HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 21 2010 Regular MinutesIREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MINUTES
DECEMBER 212010
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday,
December 21, 2010, at 7:00 P.M., in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners'
Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC.
Board Members Present
Chairman Steve Johnson
Vice Chairman Marvin Norman
Renee Griffith
Frank Mitchell
Ken Robertson
Staff present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, Deputy County Manager Tracy Jackson,
Assistant County Manager Ron Smith, Fire Marshal Ronny Thompson, Health Director Donna
Campbell, Human Resources Director Sandra Gregory, Parks & Recreation Director Robert
Woody, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore.
CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Johnson
INVOCATION by Chairman Johnson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: MOTION by Commissioner Norman to
approve the following agenda adjustments.
Deletion: -Request from the South Iredell VFD for Permission to Proceed with a Bank Financing
for a new Main Station off of Brumley and Linwood Roads
Additions: -Economic Developer Russ Rogerson was added as an Appointment before the Board
to Speak about America's Park and Rankin Hill Road Improvements
• Closed Session Pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (4) — Economic Development
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD
Officials from the Town of Troutman, along with Iredell County Assistant Manager
Ron Smith, Discuss the Town's Request for Support (Resolution) in Obtaining a Legislative
Change to Allow the Town to Exercise Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Over an Area
Extending One Mile from the Noncontiguous Limits: Assistant County Manager Ron Smith
said the Town of Troutman was preparing to request a legislative change to allow for the
extension of Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) from the Town's non-contiguous corporate limits.
He said the intent would allow Troutman to extend its zoning jurisdiction to at least one mile
from the annexation areas. Smith said the change would not alter the manner in which Troutman
extended its ETJ, and a request would still have to be made to the Iredell County Board of
Commissioners. He said the utilities had been completed in anticipation of future growth;
however, Exit 42 had not developed as rapidly as once envisioned.
Troutman Mayor Elbert Richardson said three years ago the county proposed a Roadway
Protection Overlay (RPO) for the Town's consideration, and on September 13, 2007, the
Troutman Board adopted a resolution committing to work with the county in developing the
RPO. Richardson said that on May 11, 2010, the county unanimously accepted the RPO as
presented by the planning director. He said Troutman's tax base was approximately 68%
residential, and the nonresidential percentage needed to be increased. Richardson said the most
practical area to accomplish this would be in the US 21 corridor south through Exit 42 and onto
the Town's annexation boundary with Mooresville at Westmoreland Road. He requested the
county's support for the release by legislation from the ETJ limitations. Richardson said any
future ETJ extensions would continue to be requested from, and approved by, the county board
of commissioners.
OTIO by Commissioner Norman to approve the resolution supporting the legislative
change for the Town of Troutman.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
The resolution is as follows:
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A LEGISLATIVE CHANGE TO ALLOW THE TOWN OF
TROUTMAN TO EXERCISE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OVER AN AREA
EXTENDING ONE MILE FROM ITS NONCONTIGUOUS LIMITS
WHEREAS, The North Carolina General Statutes allow all cities to exercise extraterritorial
jurisdiction (ETJ) one mile beyond their contiguous corporate limits, and in some cases require approval
from the local County Board of Commissioners, pursuant to G.S. 160A -360(a); and
WHEREAS, Iredell County has zoning, subdivision, and building code authority within its
Jurisdiction and therefore must approve all requests. for ETJ expansion; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Troutman was granted unlimited satellite annexation authority in 2007
as Troutman did not have enough contiguous land acreage to meet the statutory requirements for satellite
annexation as requested by several residential, industrial and commercial land developers; and
WHEREAS, through an existing annexation agreement with the City of Statesville and the Town
of Mooresville, the Town will provide a higher level of certainty to public and private interests in such
areas for future planning purposes; and
WHEREAS, Troutman has extended water and sewer service to the noncontiguous town limits in
preparation for the growth within the annexation boundary, area; and
WHEREAS, the following municipalities have been released by legislation from ETJ limitations:
Cities of Bethel, Burgaw, Chadbourn, Magnolia, North Topsail Beach, and Rowland; and
WHEREAS, future ETJ extensions would continue to be requested from, and approved by, the
Iredell County Board of Commissioners.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners
supports by resolution the request from the Town of Troutman to extend ETJ from its non-contiguous
corporate limits for up to one (I) mile upon the approval of the Iredell County Board of Commissioners.
Mr. Burgess Bailey, a Spokesperson for the Bailey Family & Residents of the
Bailey Farm Road, Discusses the Naming of a Community "Bailey Hills," and as such, a
Request was made for an Endorsement (Letter) of the Action to be sent to the United States
Geological Survey (Location: Land along Bailey Farm Road Extending between Wilkesboro
Highway/NC 115 and the Bridge at Snow Creek): Mr. Burgess Bailey said that in 1993, a
roadway in his community was named Bailey Farm Road, and in 2005, a ceremonial family tree
was planted. He said that in 2010, a bridge was named Bailey Bridge, and now the family desired
to name the community, Bailey Hills. Mr. Bailey said this would only be a symbolic gesture, and
no deeds, titles, or addresses would be changed.
MOTION by Commissioner Mitchell to honor the request by endorsing the naming of the
community as Bailey Hills.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0
Economic Developer Russ Rogerson Requests Assistance for Rankin Hill Road
Improvements: Mr. Rogerson said that in July of this year, he discussed the need for
improvements on the roadway leading into the proposed America's Youth Baseball facility.
Rogerson said the facility, expected to be the largest youth baseball complex in the country,
planned on opening in June 2012. He said a significant portion of the roadway, Rankin Hill
Road, was unpaved. Rogerson asked the board to request that the NC Department of
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Transportation move the road up on the rural paving list. He said this would greatly help with
the road's traffic -- both for the park and the general public.
Chairman Johnson said conversations had been held with a couple of General Assembly
members, and it was understood that Rogerson had contacted the Department of Commerce
regarding funding for the road improvements.
Rogerson said to date, there had been an unsuccessful attempt in obtaining funds;
however, the efforts would not stop. He said grant opportunities were being researched and
conversations would continue with the state departments of commerce and transportation.
Rogerson said, however, there were concerns the road would not be paved in time for the park's
opening.
Commissioner Griffith asked how many roads would be affected if Rankin Hill moved up
on the paving list.
Rogerson said currently, Rankin Hill was listed as 86th on the list.
Commissioner Mitchell mentioned there would be "dramatic" change in Raleigh on
January 1. He said the state department of transportation would still be under the Governor's
control; however, the legislature would control the "purse strings." Mitchell said highway
funding might be more equitably distributed than in the past, and he suggested waiting until early
next quarter to make a legislative request.
Rogerson said, if possible, he would like for the roadway to be paved with 2010-11
NCDOT funding. He said that by making a request to move the road up on the list now, this
opportunity wouldn't be lost. Rogerson said efforts would still continue in trying to convince
"Raleigh" that other funds should be used for the improvements.
OTION by Commissioner Robertson to move Rankin Hill road up on the priority list to
assist the America's Park economic development project.
VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays — I (Mitchell).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairman Johnson declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.
Consideration of an Economic Development Incentive for an Undisclosed Company:
Chairman Johnson said the purpose of the hearing was to consider a $1,047,635 incentive, over a
six-year period, for a company based on a $60 million investment.
Economic Developer Mike Smith said Providencia USA currently employed 52 people,
and the company was exploring the possibility of an expansion and the creation of 28 new jobs.
He said that if the request were approved, the county would have a better chance in having the
expansion take place here. Smith said the incentives were performance based, or they occurred
only after the company invested money into the county and jobs were created. He said
incentives did not occur if the companies failed to pay their taxes.
Chairman Johnson said there were contractual agreements for the incentive projects. He
said that when the company met the terms of the contract (tax base and creation of jobs) they
were eligible for the incentives, but none were given if they failed to meet the terms.
Commissioner Robertson mentioned that the incentives were rebates and not grants.
No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Johnson adjourned the hearing.
OTION by Commissioner Mitchell to approve the $1,047,635 incentive, over a six-
year period, based on the $60 million investment and contingent upon an agreement being
executed within 180 days.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
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Chairman Johnson declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.
Consideration of a Request from the North Carolina Department of Transportation
(NCDOT) for the Abandonment of a Section of SR -2145 — Garden Valley Road: Assistant
County Manager Ron Smith said the NCDOT desired to close a small section (.16 of a mile) of
the Garden Valley Road which included a bridge over the South Yadkin River. He said the
closing would split the road and create two cul de sacs. Smith said the 911 Coordinator, as well
as the US Postal Service, had been contacted and neither had any real opinions about the request.
In addition, he said representatives of the schools and the local fire departments had expressed no
problems. Smith said the request was in order for approval; however, from the staff's standpoint,
there wasn't a strong recommendation either way.
Commissioner Norman asked Smith about the contact with the fire departments.
Smith said the NCDOT had contacted the fire departments and the school system.
Norman said he understood the fire departments were not in favor of the closing.
Matt Baldwin (opposition) said his family operated the Dusty Road Jersey Farm that was
located on Loggerhead Road. He said approximately 200 Jerseys were milked, and 85 acres
were farmed. Baldwin said some of the acreage contained silage, and it was hauled using older
trucks that didn't get good fuel mileage. He said that if the bridge were closed off, an additional
two miles would have to occur in hauling the silage, and this would create the need for an extra
gallon of fuel per load. Baldwin said weight load signs were recently posted at the bridge, and
they indicated a tractor trailer weighing 43 tons could cross it. He mentioned that if the bridge
could hold 43 tons, it probably was in good shape.
Brian Koontz, the Chief of the County Line Fire Department, said the NCDOT had
contacted him, and a brief conversation about the road occurred. Koontz said the DOT official
was told that the roadway was the district line between the County Line VFD and the Cool
Springs VFD. He said many backup calls for Cool Springs were provided by way of the bridge,
or the roadway, which was only about a mile and a half away from the County Line station.
Koontz said many residents in the area had contacted him about the matter and requested that he
speak in opposition to the bridge's closing. He said the area was already remote, and creating a
cul de sac on the river was only asking for trouble.
Steven Lea (opposition) said he owned property near the bridge, and there were concerns
about creating a cul de sac at the river. He said prior to becoming a paved road, Garden Valley
was already a "party pad and garbage dump," and the improved roadway had helped curb some
of the problems. He said it would probably cost more to clean up the proposed cul de sacs than
maintaining the bridge.
William Ketchie (opposition) a property owner on the eastside of the river said the bridge
had been an asset. He expressed concerns for the farmers in the area and his family members on
Loggerhead Road. Ketchie said accessibility to the entire road was of more value to him today
than it was years ago.
Tony Upright (opposition) said he lived on the road when it was unpaved. He said it
wasn't understood why the state thought enough of the roadway to widen and pave it, but now
wanted to close off a portion.
Robert Brown (opposition) said he was probably the newest tenant on the road, and his
property would be across the street from the northern cul de sac. He said that on three occasions,
inmates had been seen cleaning up the area after people had thrown out trash. Brown asked,
assuming the bridge would be closed off, if the state planned on taking up the pavement. He
said the people residing on the northern portion of the road would have to travel to Davie County
in order to get back into the Cool Springs area of Iredell County. Brown said that if the state
planned on closing the bridge due to the economy, then perhaps the plans could be postponed for
a while.
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Chairman Johnson asked Ron Smith if the cost for replacing the bridge was mainly the
reason why the state was proposing the abandonment.
Smith said this was correct. He said that with heavy rainfall, flooding occurred due the
bridge becoming a net for debris. Smith said the state had indicated it normally took an entire
day to clean the area and test the bridge for structural problems.
Chairman Johnson asked Smith if the state would pursue the abandonment if the county
voted against the request.
Smith said the state had the right. He said the county's role was primarily for
accountability.
Commissioner Robertson asked if the state had provided any information on when the
bridge might be closed and the road blocked off.
Smith said he did not have the answers. He said the bridge would still have to be
maintained until the state removed it.
Griffith asked if the county would have to maintain the bridge if the board voted against
the request.
Smith said the DOT would maintain the bridge either way. He said that until the property
reverted back to the property owners, the state would continue to maintain it. Smith said a
substantial portion of roadway was in the I-40 right-of-way.
County Manager Mashburn said three different statutes had been found regarding road
abandonments. He said G.S. 136-54 gave the DOT the authorization, when the public's good
required it, to change, alter, add to, or abandon roadways in the State Highway System, and G.S.
136-55.1 stipulated that 60 days prior to the abandonment of roadway segments, that a notice be
sent to property owners adjoining the affected properties. Mashburn said G.S. 136-63 allowed
county boards of commissioners to change or abandon roads in the secondary system when this
met the best interests of the people. He said the state department of transportation had requested
the abandonment, and it would appear that G.S. 136-54 had been used. Mashburn said it wasn't
clear why the request was on the agenda.
Chairman Johnson said it was probably on the agenda in order for a public hearing to be
held and that if anything resulted from the closure, the state would be insulated from litigation.
Commissioner Mitchell asked the state's intentions for the remainder of the road beyond
the cul de sacs.
Smith said he understood those portions would be taken up, which would include the
bridge.
MOTION by Commissioner Mitchell to table the matter until the latter part of January
(2°d meeting) and for a request to be made to the NCDOT to speak before the board at that time
for the purpose of further explanation on why the bridge should be closed.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Note. The meeting with the DOT will be Tuesday. January 18, 2011.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Request from the Planning Department for a Decision Regarding the 2009 Permit
Extension Law: Assistant County Manager Ron Smith said that in 2009 the General Assembly
enacted legislation (S.L. 2009-406) that extended the validity of most local development
approvals. He said the legislation extended the life of any permit that was valid between
January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2010. Smith said that if permits were active at any point during
that period and were going to expire during the same time, the legislation would extend them,
regardless of the usual expiration date, to December 31, 2010 (plus any unexpired life on the
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permit from the first approval). He said earlier this year there were changes to the original bill that
allowed for the extension until December 31, 2011.
Smith said that at the last commissioner's meeting, a discussion occurred on the matter
and the planning and development office was asked to look into an option that would allow for
the extension of permits on the local level. He said the following recommendation had been
determined after the impact was analyzed.
1. Allow the Extension Act (SL. 2010-177) to apply to all permits except for Zoning, and all
approvals except Preliminary Subdivision Plats.
2. Opt -out of the Extension for Zoning Permits and Preliminary Plats and apply the following
review procedures:
a. Any re -review that applies to permits or approvals that have not been subject to a
regulation change will be re -issued by staff or
b. Any re -review that applies to permits or approvals that have been subject to a
regulation change will require that the permit/approval go through the usual
approval process.
3. Amend the County Fee Schedule to waive fees for the extension of a valid permit or approval
and charge $25 for any re -review (regardless of the qual ming permit or approval) that has
been subject to a regulation change.
Gin¢er Dowdle, the President of Dixieland, Inc., a builder/developer, asked about
environmental health permits -- were they included in the extension of time.
Smith said environmental permits would be included in the extension.
Dowdle said she thought several developers were trying to market their projects.
Commissioner Mitchell asked Developer David Presley his opinion on the proposal.
Presley voiced no objections. He did say, however, that he appreciated the board's
sensitivity on the matter.
MOTION by Commissioner Robertson to (1) opt -out of the zoning permits and the
preliminary subdivision plats and (2) extend the permits for erosion control, building permits
and/or plans review and septic improvements as recommended by the planning department in the
submitted documents.
Chairman Johnson said he still had concerns about the impact on preliminary subdivision
plats. He said the staff had indicated that re -review of the plats took time and could be costly (i.e.
surveyor, engineering, and possible loss of lots). Johnson said the development community
supplied a need, and they made decisions based upon the rules. He said there wouldn't be a great
expense to the county if a total opt -out or opt -in occurred. Johnson said the financial impact would
be negligible due to the building industry being so depressed.
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 2 (Johnson & Norman).
The resolution adopted on this matter is as follows:
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR IREDELL COUNTY TO OPT OUT OF THE FOURTH
YEAR OF PERMIT EXTENSION FOR CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMITS ISSUED BY
IREDELL COUNTY THAT ARE SUBJECT TO NORTH CAROLINA SESSION LAW 2010-177,
AS AUTHORIZED THEREBY
WHEREAS, the economic conditions affecting the nation, the State of North Carolina, and
our county that began in 2007 and continue today have impacted the local economy and resulted in
increased unemployment, lower economicgrowth, reduced demand for real estate, and higher rates of
real property foreclosure, • and
WHEREAS, developers and builders have sustained losses and have been unable to proceed
with projects authorized by State and local permits and development approvals; and
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WHEREAS, many environmental, land use, and construction permits are subject to legal
requirements that cause the permits to expire ifprogress on the work authorized by such a permit is
not initiated or completed within a certain period of time; and
WHEREAS, the North Carolina General Assembly adopted the Permit Extension Act of
2009"in response to the expiration or impending expiration ofcertain development permits issued by
the State and localgovernments; and
WHEREAS, the Permit Extension Act of 2009 served to stay the expiration of certain
development permits during the three year period from January 1, 2008, until December 31, 2010,• and
WHEREAS, certain development permits issued bylredell Countyhave not expired or cannot
expire for a period ofas many as five years or more from the time ofissuance or approval because of
the 2009permit extension legislation and the permit expiration requirements that apply, and
WHEREAS, the General Assembly acted again in 2010 to extend for one more year the period
during which the expiration of development permits is tolled, so that the running of any applicable
expiration period that otherwise would apply does not resume until January1, 2012, and
WHEREAS, Session Law 2010-177 authorizes a unit of local government by resolution to
declare that the one-year extension provided for in the Permit Extension Act of 2009, as amended,
shall not apply to development approvals that it has issued; and
WHEREAS, the suspension of the running ofpermit expiration periods has provided relief to
the development community during a period of economic stress but has also contributed to certain
other problems,• and
WHEREAS, the enforcement bygovernmental units ofpermit obligations on projects that are
not actively being developed has imposed administrative burdens, especially where partially
completed site improvements have been abandoned; and
WHEREAS, the extension of the completion time for some partially completed projects has
contributed to certain nuisance -like conditions on such sites that have had a blighting influence on
nearbyproperties,and
WHEREAS, permit expiration provisions serve a useful public purpose in encouraging permit
holders to complete projects, winnowing out projects that are not well -conceived and bringing closure to
the permitting process; and
WHEREAS, the standards and procedures for obtaining development permits issued by Iredell
County are neither unduly onerous nor time-consuming and
WHEREAS, additional time to complete key steps in the land development and construction
process is more crucial for larger -scale, multiphase developments and less crucial for individual
building projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Iredell County as
follows: The Board hereby declines to be made subject to the one-year permit -extension provisions of
Session 2010-177, as that act amends the Permit Extension Act of 2009, with respect to the following
development permits and approvals that have been issued by the County and that otherwise are subject
to the aforesaid acts:
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1. Zoning Permits
2. Preliminary Subdivision Plats
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.
Request from the Wayside VFD for Permission to Proceed with a Bank Financing for
a new Facility off of Bethesda Road: Fire Tax Board member Frank Phillips said the board of
commissioners previously stated there was no desire to build another VFD until the debt for
Lake Norman's building was paid off, and this would be four years from now. He said
Wayside's situation might be an exception; however, due to the possibility of selling the existing
building for $225,000 and applying this amount towards the new facility. Phillips said the price
of the new building was $990,000.00, but the $225,000 would reduce the cost to $775,000.
Phillips said a 15 -year -loan would cost about $74,507.95 a year.
Commissioner Robertson said for the record, he wanted to make sure it was known that
he would not vote for any request having a balloon payment since future commissioners would
have to pay them.
Wayside Chief Tim Warren said the financing would include payments of $74,507.95, a
year, for 15 years, at 4.5% interest for a total of $1,117,619. He said the proceeds from the sale
of the current building, plus another cash donation, would be used for the 20% down payment.
Warren said the present building was built in 1969 and more space was added in the mid 1970s
and in 1988. He said the current station was landlocked, and there was not enough space for
expansion (septic system), as well as more personnel.
Griffith asked if the project would stay at, or below budget, if the request were granted.
Warren said it would be below budget, and there was no debt on the land. He said the
next step would be obtaining the drawings, and that ground could be broken in mid-February
with occupancy by September.
Griffith asked the county manager if an adequate funding stream existed to support the
debt without a tax increase.
County Manager Mashburn said the finance director had evaluated the request and
determined there were adequate funds.
MOTION by Commissioner Norman to approve Wayside's request.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Commissioner Robertson mentioned the South Iredell VFD request that had been deleted
from the agenda. He said a few things, as follows, needed to be made clear about VFD requests
before the next budget year.
1. There shouldn't be any proposals where there are balloon payments, especially if these will
require a tax increase. (Balloon payments "saddle" future boards of commissioners with
debt.)
2. One sentence in the Fire Tax Board minutes stated that, "They (South Iredell VFD)
are willing to take part of next year's allocation (1 -cent money) to pay the loan."
Robertson said the one -cent increase in the fire tax was for equipment needed to
improve the fire ratings. He said the money was only supposed to be spent on items
that directly related to obtaining better fire insurance ratings. Robertson said the one
cent had never been promised to exist forever.
Mr. Phillips said the Fire Tax Board members understood the intent for the one cent. He
said there was a miscommunication in the fire tax board minutes. Phillips said the one cent was
supposed to be used for equipment and personnel to safeguard the community.
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Robertson said the one cent was to be used only to achieve better ratings which would
lower the property owner's insurance premiums. He added that if the board needed to discuss
the one penny tax at the Winter Planning Session, then this could occur.
Chairman Johnson said the board probably needed to discuss the one -cent funding.
Request from the Fire Marshal's Office for Approval of a new Fee Schedule
Effective February 1, 2011: Fire Marshal Ronny Thompson said fee increases were being
proposed in an effort to make them more compatible with area municipalities.
Commissioner Robertson said it had been the philosophy of the board for the fees to
reflect the actual costs. He asked if an analysis occurred to determine the costs, or if the fees
were just copied from other agencies.
Thompson said some of the fees would not come close to recovering the costs.
Robertson asked why a fee was being proposed that didn't cover the costs.
Thompson said that if the department tried to recover all of its costs, the fees would be
"way out of line." He said for instance, the blasting permits increased from $50 to $100.
Thompson said that by the time his personnel went to the site, watched the blast, then returned to
the office, the $100 didn't cover 100% of the costs. He said many of the permits were required
by the Fire Code, but no fees had been collected in the past. Thompson said the $25 would
basically cover the paperwork.
MOTION by Commissioner Norman to approve the fees as presented.
Commissioner Mitchell mentioned the possibility of postponing the matter and discussing
the fees at budget time.
Commissioner Robertson said he would feel more comfortable if additional detail had
been provided on the actual costs.
County Manager Mashburn said the proposal was basically trying to get the county
comparable to the municipalities.
Commissioner Nonnan said that what the department had proposed was a good starting
point, and modifications could occur as needed.
VOTING: Ayes — 2 (Johnson & Norman; Nays — 3.
MOTION by Chairman Johnson to place the fees on the Winter Planning Session agenda.
VOTNG: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Request from the Health Department for Approval to Write Off Uncollected
Accounts in the Amount of $25,944.34: Health Director Donna Campbell requested
permission to write-off uncollected patient accounts that had experienced no activity since
June 30, 2007. Campbell said 30, 60, and 90 -day letters had been sent to the patients, plus an
attorney had sent them a letter. She said that if $50.00, or more, was owed, the account was
turned over to the state debt setoff program.
MOTION by Commissioner Mitchell to allow the write offs in the amount of $25,944.34.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
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Request from the Health Department for Approval of Budget Amendment #22 for
the Acceptance/Appropriation of $3,547 in Additional Funding for the Immunization
Action Plan: Health Director Donna Campbell said $3,547 had been received from the state,
and the money had to be used for immunization related activities. She said $3,165 would
purchase Pertussis testing kits, as well as additional private pay Tdap vaccines, and $385 would
purchase immunization community awareness supplies and announcements.
OTIO by Commissioner Norman to approve Budget Amendment #22.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
To allocate State Immunization grant revenues and
Cty BA# 22 Purpose: expenditures
ICHD 11 -
BA# 1209
AMEND
REVENUE LINE(S)
EXISTING
BUDGET
AMEND
REVENUE LINE(S)
DESCRIPTION
BUDGET
CHANGE
BUD
Immunization
Preparedness
$0.00
-$40,000.00
10491715 440009
Grant
-$33,085.00
-$3,550.00
$36,635.00
AMEND
EXPENSE LINE(S)
EXISTING
BUDGET
AMEND
EXPENSE LINE(S)
DESCRIPTION
BUDGET
CHANGE
BUDG
10917151 535016
Medical Supplies
$0.00
$3,165.00
$3,165.00
$1,100.00
Community
Maintenance and Repair-
$0.00
$17,800.00
10917151 548000
Awareness
$0.00
$385.00
$385.00
Request from the Health Department for Approval of Budget Amendment #23 for
the Acceptance/Appropriation of $40,000 in Emergency Preparedness Funds for HINI
Implementation: Health Director Donna Campbell said additional funds totaling $80,000 were
available for Pandemic H1N1 influenza activities; however, it had been determined that only
$40,000 would be needed. She said this decision had been made after considering the funding
restrictions, funding deadlines, and the potential future associated costs.
OTIO by Commissioner Robertson to approve Budget Amendment #23.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
To allocate State Public Health Emergency Preparedness
Cty BA# 23 Purpose: grant revenues and expenditures
ICHD 11 -
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EXISTING
AMEND
REVENUE LINE(S)
DESCRIPTION
BUDGET
CHANGE
BUD
BT Emergency
1049351 440003 4519
Preparedness
$0.00
-$40,000.00
-$40,000.00
EXISTING
AMEND
EXPENSE LINE(S)
DESCRIPTION
BUDGET
CHANGE
BUD
Maintenance and Repair -
10938511 532502
Vehicles
$0.00
$1,100.00
$1,100.00
1093851/ 532524
Maintenance and Repair-
$0.00
$17,800.00
$17,800.00
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(Commissioner Marvin Norman left the meeting at 8:46 P.M.)
Request from the Human Resources Dept. for Approval of Budget Amendment #24
for the Acceptance/Appropriation of $4,335 in Wellness Grant Funding from the North
Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC): Human Resources Director
Sandra Gregory said her department had been approved for a grant through the NCACC, and the
funds would be used for employee recognitions in the Wellness Program as well as other
activities.
MOTION by Commissioner Robertson to approve Budget Amendment #24.
VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays — 0.
Bldg
BA#24
County Conrrissioners.
12/21/2010
Supp lies-Dcpartmental-
Current Amended
General Fund
10938511 535000
Misc
$0.00
$9,000.00
$9,000.00
10938511 535016
Medical Supplies
$0.00
$3,190.00
$3,190.00
10938511 535018
Printing
$0.00
$3,300.00
$3,300.00
10938511 536000
Training & Development
$0.00
$1,100.00
$1,100.00
10938511 548000
Community Awareness
$0.00
$1,210.00
$1,210.00
Non -Depreciable
10938511 620150
Computers
$0.00
$3,300.00
$3,300.00
(Commissioner Marvin Norman left the meeting at 8:46 P.M.)
Request from the Human Resources Dept. for Approval of Budget Amendment #24
for the Acceptance/Appropriation of $4,335 in Wellness Grant Funding from the North
Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC): Human Resources Director
Sandra Gregory said her department had been approved for a grant through the NCACC, and the
funds would be used for employee recognitions in the Wellness Program as well as other
activities.
MOTION by Commissioner Robertson to approve Budget Amendment #24.
VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays — 0.
(Commissioner Marvin Norman returned to the meeting at 8:50 P.M.)
Request from the Parks and Recreation Department for Adoption of the Scotts
Rosenwald Master Plan Along with Approval to Re -Apply for the Parks & Recreation
Trust Fund Grant: Parks & Recreation Director Robert Woody said a Scotts Rosenwald Park
Master Plan was being submitted for approval. He said last year the department failed to obtain
a trust fund grant, but there was another opportunity to reapply. Woody said approval of the
master plan would achieve an additional point in the grant scoring.
Commissioner Robertson asked if any reasons were given for not being a recipient of the
grant last year.
Woody said the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Grants (PARTF) were competitive, and
17 applications were submitted from this district. He said four were awarded, and the Scotts
application was ranked number six. Woody said that out of the grants awarded last year, 50% of
them were from second -time applicants. He said the Recreation Advisory Committee was
supportive of the park, and this needed to be reflected in the committee's minutes. Woody said
approval of the master plan, plus the evidence in the minutes that the Recreation Advisory
Committee supported the Scotts Rosenwald Park would help in the grant scoring.
Commissioner Robertson asked what would first occur if the grant funds were awarded.
Woody said the first three phases out of the four -phased plan. He said this would
primarily be improvements to the existing structures, a walking trail, and additional security
(fencing).
OTION by Commissioner Norman to approve the Scotts Rosenwald Park Master Plan
and to allow the department to re -apply for the PARTF grant.
To appropriate a VAI County NC Mlr>ess Grant for the NC Association of
BA#24
County Conrrissioners.
12/21/2010
Account #
Current Amended
General Fund
664801 474300
NCACC Incentives
(4,335)
(4,335)
665415 545800
Wdlrtess Incerrtives
4,335
4,335
(Commissioner Marvin Norman returned to the meeting at 8:50 P.M.)
Request from the Parks and Recreation Department for Adoption of the Scotts
Rosenwald Master Plan Along with Approval to Re -Apply for the Parks & Recreation
Trust Fund Grant: Parks & Recreation Director Robert Woody said a Scotts Rosenwald Park
Master Plan was being submitted for approval. He said last year the department failed to obtain
a trust fund grant, but there was another opportunity to reapply. Woody said approval of the
master plan would achieve an additional point in the grant scoring.
Commissioner Robertson asked if any reasons were given for not being a recipient of the
grant last year.
Woody said the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund Grants (PARTF) were competitive, and
17 applications were submitted from this district. He said four were awarded, and the Scotts
application was ranked number six. Woody said that out of the grants awarded last year, 50% of
them were from second -time applicants. He said the Recreation Advisory Committee was
supportive of the park, and this needed to be reflected in the committee's minutes. Woody said
approval of the master plan, plus the evidence in the minutes that the Recreation Advisory
Committee supported the Scotts Rosenwald Park would help in the grant scoring.
Commissioner Robertson asked what would first occur if the grant funds were awarded.
Woody said the first three phases out of the four -phased plan. He said this would
primarily be improvements to the existing structures, a walking trail, and additional security
(fencing).
OTION by Commissioner Norman to approve the Scotts Rosenwald Park Master Plan
and to allow the department to re -apply for the PARTF grant.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Request for Approval of the November 2010 Refunds and Releases: County
Manager Mashburn said the refunds and releases had been submitted by the tax department and
were recommended for approval.
MOTION by Commissioner Norman to approve the refunds and releases.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Request for Approval of the December 6 & 7, 2010 Minutes: MOTION by
Commissioner Griffith to approve the minutes as presented.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Iredell Countv Child Protection Team (1 announcement)
Criminal Justice Partnership Program 0 announcement)
Centralina Economic Development Commission (I announcement)
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Farmland Preservation Board (1 appointment): Commissioner Mitchell nominated
Donny Johnston.
OTIO by Chairman Johnson to close the nominations and to appoint Johnston by
acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: An opportunity was offered to the public to speak;
however, no one accepted.
COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT (none)
CLOSED SESSION: MOTION by Chairman Johnson, at 9:00 P.M., to enter into
Closed Session pursuant to Personnel — G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (6) and Economic Development —
G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (4).
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
(RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AT 9:20 P.M.)
ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Chairman Norman to adjourn the meeting at 9:20
P.M. (NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, January 4, 2011, 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