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Home My WebLink AboutJanuary_19_2010_Regular_MinutesIREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES JANUARY 19, 2010 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, January 19, 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 Godfrey Williams Vice Chairman Marvin Norman Steve Johnson Scott Keadle Ken Robertson Staff present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, County Attorney Bill Pope, Sheriff's Chief Deputy Rick Dowdle and Lt. Bill Hamby, Deputy County Manager Tracy Jackson, Health Director Donna Campbell, Solid Waste Administrative Officer Susan Cornell, Purchasing Agent Dean Lail, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Williams INVOCATION by Commissioner Johnson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: MOTION by Commissioner Keadle to approve the following agenda adjustments. Additions: *Request for Approval/Signature on a One Year Rental Agreement from Eco Lab, Inc., for Jail Dishwashing Equipment *Request to Call for a Public Hearing on February 16, 2010 at 7:00 P.M., Regarding Providencia USA, Inc., Industrial Revenue Bonds (Recovery Zone Facility Bonds) *Closed Session Pursuant to G.S. 143-381.11(a)(6) — Personnel VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. SENT AGENDA MOTION by Commissioner Keadle to approve the following 13 consent agenda items. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. 1. Request for Approval of the November and December 2009 Tax Refunds & Releases: Tax Administrator Bill Doolittle requested approval of the following refunds and releases. Breakdown of Releases: County $16,332.57 Solid Waste Fees $162.00 E. Alex. Co. Fire #1 $2.87 Shepherd's Fire #2 $122.95 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 $26.57 All County Fire #4 $1,287.72 B&F Fire #5 $159.04 Statesville City $1,710.27 Statesville Downtown $1.05 Mooresville Town $4,735.95 Mooresville Downtown $0.00 Mooresville School $956.21 Love Valley $0.00 $26,063.63 Harmony $12.49 Troutman $553.94 Davidson $0.00 Refunds for the Month of November 2009 Breakdown of Refunds: County $0.00 Solid Waste Fees $0.00 E. Alex. Co. Fire #1 $0.00 Shepherd's Fire #2 $0.00 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 $0.00 All County Fire #4 $0.00 B&F Fire #5 $0.00 Statesville City $0.00 Statesville Downtown $0.00 Mooresville Town $0.00 Mooresville Downtown $0.00 Mooresville School $0.00 Love Valley $0.00 Harmony $0.00 Troutman $0.00 Davidson $0.00 Releases for the Month of December 2009 Breakdown of Releases: County $30,027.00 Solid Waste Fees $596.00 E. Alex. Co. Fire #1 $15.11 Shepherd's Fire #2 $581.49 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 $237.78 All County Fire #4 $2,335.17 B&F Fire #5 $650.29 Statesville City $3,086.07 Statesville Downtown $0.00 Mooresville Town $7,237.52 Mooresville Downtown $0.00 Mooresville School $1,275.00 Love Valley $0.00 Harmony $0.00 Troutman $4,932.19 Davidson $0.00 Monthly Total $0.00 Monthly Total $50,973.62 Refunds for the Month of December 2009 Monthly Total Breakdown of Refunds: $7,403.51 County $2,644.35 Solid Waste Fees $101.25 E. Alex. Co. Fire #1 $0.00 Shepherd's Fire #2 $24.53 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 $0.00 All County Fire #4 $147.16 B&F Fire #5 $33.01 Statesville City $2,354.33 Statesville Downtown $0.00 Mooresville Town $1,624.94 Mooresville Downtown $0.00 Mooresville School $325.73 Love Valley $0.00 Harmony $0.00 Troutman $148.21 Davidson $0.00 2 2. Request from the Library for Approval to File Applications for E -Rate Discounts with the Federal Communications Commission: Library Director Steve Messick requested permission to file applications for E -rate discounts for phone lines and Internet access. He said all lines were under existing phone contracts with exception of the new ones for the Troutman Library. He provided the following chart showing the savings to the county. Service Annual Cost E -Rate Funding Iredell County Funding Telephone Service for Main Library $10,560 $7,392 $3,168 Telephone Service for Harmony $1,525 $1,068 $458 Telephone Service for Troutman $1,027 $719 $308 Internet Access $14,027 $ 9,819 $4,208 Data Line to Troutman $11,664 $7,560 $4,104 DSL Line to Harmon $600 $420 $180 DSL Connection for Wireless Network $1,079 $756 $324 TOTAL $40,482 $27,834 $12,750 3. Request from the Library for Approval to Apply for a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) EZ Basic Equipment Grant for FY 2010-11: Library Director Messick said LSTA was a federal program administered through the State Library of North Carolina. He said grant funds of $10,400 were available and would be used to replace non- operational computers purchased in 2005 for the youth department. Messick said matching funds of $2,600 were needed, and this amount would be included in the FY 10-11 budget. 4. Request from the Sheriffs Department for Approval to Award a Bid Contract to Randy Marion Chevrolet for four 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe SUVs at a Cost of $119,600 using American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funds Contingent upon Sole Source Award Approval by the US Department of Justice: Purchasing Agent Dean Lail said last year, a budget amendment was approved to recognize grant funds for the hiring of four Interstate Criminal Enforcement (ICE) deputies. He said the grant included $92,000 for vehicles, and the department had determined that SUVs (4 -wheel drives) would be more efficient than regular patrol cars. Lail said the grantor had approved this type of vehicle, and bids for both 2009 and 2010 models were requested. He said one bid was submitted for the 2009 vehicles (Randy Marion Chevrolet at $119,600) and four were received for the 2010 models. Mr. Lail said the low bid for all vehicles was $114,636 (2010 models) from Bobby Murray Chevrolet. He said the 2009 vehicles were already available and could be delivered in two days compared to 60 to 90 days for the 2010 models. Dowdle said for this reason, the sheriff's department recommended that Randy Marion Chevrolet be awarded the contract contingent upon sole source approval from the U.S. Department of Justice. He said that if the sole source approval was not given, the recommendation would be to purchase the vehicles from the low bidder (Bobby Murray Chevrolet). Commissioner Norman said he understood the deputies were ready to start work, but there were no vehicles for them. Dowdle said this was correct. He said the department was willing to move seized funds to make up the monetary difference in order to expedite the process. Commissioner Keadle said he understood the county could save $5,000 by waiting 60 days. Dowdle said this was not guaranteed. He said there was a delivery backlog, and it could possibly take up to 120 days. He said the personnel were already hired, and they needed vehicles. A copy of the bid summary is as follows: 3 5. Request from the Health Department for Approval/Signature of a Three -Year Contract with Windstream Communications for an Upgraded Metro -E Internet Line: Purchasing Agent Dean Lail said that on December 8, 2009, the health department was approved to pursue the installation of a new records management system. He said the system required a fast transfer of data between the Statesville and Mooresville offices, and the current T-1 connection was too slow. Lail said that to provide the additional bandwidth, a request was being made to upgrade to a Metro -E line between the two sites. He said the new line would improve the speed and save the county money. Lail said a three-year contract with Windstream was recommended, and this would save $2,142 over the three years. Commissioner Keadle asked if the board of health had reviewed the request. Health Director Donna Campbell said the board of health did not have to approve the three-year contract. She said, however, the electronic medical records request was acted upon by the board of health. 6. Request from the Health Department for Approval to Add a Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutritionist I Position: Health Director Donna Campbell requested a new nutritionist position that would be 100% funded by WIC funds. She said the position was needed due to a policy change and an increased caseload. Commissioner Robertson asked if there was a possibility the position might have to be funded by the county in the future. Campbell said that if the position funding ended, the board would probably eliminate the position. 7. Request from the Health Department for Approval of Budget Amendment #41 for the Acceptance of a $3,000 March of Dimes Grant: Health Director Donna Campbell said $3,000 was available, and it would be used to purchase substance abuse educational materials for pregnant women. Additionally, she said training sessions would be developed for professionals who worked with prenatal or perinatal substance abuse clients. 4 To allocate MOD grant revenues and expenditures Cty BA# 41 Purpose: for risk reduction educational programming. ICHD BA# 10-0119A EXISTING REVENUE LINE(S) DESCRIPTION BUDGET CHANGE 10493503 442511 5502 MOD Risk Reduction $0.00 -$3,000.00 EXISTING EXPENSE LINE(S) DESCRIPTION BUDGET CHANGE 10935030 548000 5502 Corranunity Awareness $0.00 $3,000.00 4 8. Request from the Health Department for Approval of Budget Amendment #42 for the Reallocation of Emergency Preparedness Funds for the H1N1 Pandemic Flu Implementation Grant: Health Director Donna Campbell requested approval to reallocate H IN 1 implementation grant funds due to new Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reporting requirements. 5 To allocate State pandemic flu grant expenditures for HINT Cty BA# 42 Purpose: to ITINI Program for ICHD BA# 10-0119B Implementation EXISTING EXPENSE LINE(S) DESCRIPTION BUDGET CHANGE, AMENDED BUDGET 10935141 510002 Salary -Reg $91,314.00 -$10,400.00 580,914.00 10935141 512501 FICA $7,026.00 -$795.00 $6,231.00 10935141 512502 Grp Ins 514,708.00 -$1,740.00 512,968.00 10935141 512503 Retirement $9,105.00 41,035.00 $8,070.00 10935141 530000 Advertising $1,500.00 -$1,500.00 50.00 10935141 536200 Travel $920.00 -$500.00 5420.00 Community - 10935141 548000 Awareness 5174,665.00 $[74,665.00 50.00 105590 510002 41100 Salary -Reg 5562,149.00 42,935.00 5559,214.00 105590 512501 41100 FICA 543,028.00 -$225.00 $42,803.00 105590 512502 41100 Grp Ins 584,504.00 -$335.00 584,169.00 105590 512503 41100 Retirement $55,699.00 -$290.00 555,409.00 105591 510002 41101 Salary -Reg $1,980,435.00 422,330.00 $1,958,105.00 105591 510004 41101 Salary -Overtime 517,137.00 -$6,580.00 510,557.00 105591 512501 41101 FICA 5[53,414.00 -$2,225.00 $151,189.00 105591 512502 41101 Grp Ins 5331,702.00 -$5,290.00 5326,412.00 105591 512503 41101 Retirement 5197,766.00 42,870.00 5194,896.00 Contracted 105591 537500 41101 Services 5128,309.00 44,500.00 5123,809.00 10927510 510002 Salary -Reg 5524,779.00 -$1,340.00 $523,439.00 10927510 512501 FICA 540,233.00 -$105.00 540,128.00 10927510 512502 Grp Ins 582,087.00 -$205.00 581,882.00 10927510 512503 Retirement $51,875.00 -$135.00 551,740.00 EXISTING EXPENSE LINE(S) DESCRIPTION BUDGET CHANGE AMENDED BUDGET 10938511-510002 Salary -Reg $0.00 $48,610.00 10938511-510004 Salary -Overtime $0.00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 10938511-512501 FICA $0.00 $3,910.00 $3,910.00 10938511-512502 Grp Ins $0.00 $6,960.00 $6,960.00 10938511-512503 Retirement $0.00 $5,065.00 55,065.00 Professional 10938511- 520004 Services $0.00 530,455.00 $30,455.00 10938511- 534000 Postage $0.00 $50.00 $50.00 Rental 109385[[- 534501 Equipment $0.00 $450.00 5450.00 10938511- 535000 Dept. Supplies $0.00 $4,300.00 $4,300.00 Medical 10938511- 535016 Supplies $0.00 $2,500.00 $2,500.00 10938511- 535018 Printing $0.00 $5,000.00 55,000.00 10938511- 535150 Computers $0.00 $1,630.00 51,630.00 10938511- 535500 Telephone $0.00 $2,050.00 $2,050.00 10938511-536200 Travel $0.00 $800.00 $800.00 Contracted 10938511-537500 Services $0.00 520,500.00 $20,500.00 Community 10938511-548000 Awareness $0.00 $105,220.00 5105,220.00 5 9. Request from the Health Department for Approval of Budget Amendment #43 for the Reallocation of Emergency Preparedness Funds for the H1N1 Pandemic Flu Planning Grant: Health Director Campbell requested approval to reallocate $11,930 within the Pandemic Planning Budget. She said the changes would better reflect the needs of the program. To allocate State pandemic flu grant expenditures for H IN Ito H IN I Cty BA# 43 Purpose: Programs in which funds were spent. ICHD BA# 10-0106 EXISTING AMENDED EXPENSE LINE(S) DESCRIPTION BUDGET CHANGE BUDGET 10935141 510002 Salary -Reg $91,460.00 -$146.00 $91,314.00 10935141 512501 FICA $7,053.00 -$27.00 $7,026.00 10935141 512503 Retirement $9,110.00 -$5.00 $9,105.00 10935141 534000 Postage $335.00 -$143.00 $192.00 10935141 534501 Equipment Rental $645.00 -$410.00 $235.00 10935141 535000 Departmental Supplies $5,800.00 -$506.00 $5,294.00 10935141 535016 Medical Supplies $4,150.00 45.00 $4,145.00 10935141 535018 Printing $15,300.00 -$6,437.00 $8,863.00 10935141 536200 Travel $1,150.00 -$230.00 $920.00 10935141 620000 Non -Depreciable Assets $9,550.00 -$358.00 $9,192.00 105590 510004 41100 Salary -Overtime $585.00 -$119.00 $466.00 105591 510004 41101 Salary -Overtime $18,270.00 -$1,133.00 $17,137.00 105591 512501 41101 FICA $153,470.00 -$56.00 $153,414.00 105591 520004 41101 Professional Services $106,892.00 -$2,647.00 $104,245.00 10927510 510002 Salary -Reg $527,090.00 -$2,311.00 $524,779.00 10927510 512501 FICA $40,310.00 -$77.00 $40,233.00 10927510 512502 Grp Ins $82,445.00 -$358.00 $82,087.00 10927510 512503 Retirement $52,185.00 -$310.00 $51,875.00 EXISTING AMENDED EXPENSE LINE(S) DESCRIPTION BUDGET CHANGE BUDGET 10935141 510004 Salary -Overtime $505.00 $66.00 $571.00 10935141 512502 Grp Ins $13,100.00 $1,608.00 $14,708.00 10935141 537500 Contracted Services $500.00 $283.00 $783.00 105590 510002 41100 Salary -Reg $558,075.00 $4,074.00 $562,149.00 105591 510002 41101 Salary -Reg $1,979,300.00 $1,135.00 $1,980,435.00 105590 512501 41100 FICA $42,730.00 $298.00 $43,028.00 105590 512502 41100 Grp Ins $84,050.00 $454.00 $84,504.00 105590 512503 41100 Retirement $55,315.00 $384.00 $55,699.00 105591 512503 41101 Retirement $197,750.00 $16.00 $197,766.00 105591 512502 41101 Grp Ins $330,575.00 $1,127.00 $331,702.00 10927510 510002 Salary -Overtime $0.00 $1,203.00 $1,203.00 10927520 510002 Salary -Reg $359,310.00 $2,666.00 $361,976.00 10927520 510002 Salary -Overtime $0.00 $803.00 $803.00 10927520 512501 FICA $27,485.00 $257.00 $27,742.00 10927520 512502 Grp Ins S60,345.00 S560.00 $60,905.00 10927520 512503 Retirement $35,570.00 $344.00 $35,914.00 10. Request from the Solid Waste Department for Approval of a Joyce Engineering Consulting Services Contract for the Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gas: Solid Waste Administrative Officer Susan Cornell said the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Obama administration had mandated that all landfills collect weekly emission data on greenhouse gas. She said the monitoring had to begin in January of 2010, but the final report did not have to be submitted until March of 2011. Cornell said this would entail a multi-year contract, and Joyce Engineering had submitted a proposed contract. She said there would be an 6 initial fee of $1,000.00, and this would develop the plan, assist with the actual monitoring, and the data collection. Cornell said an additional fee of $1,500 would be needed when the report was submitted to the EPA. Mrs. Cornell said the $2,500 would be derived from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund, and it was unknown if the reporting would be required in the future. 11. Request for Approval of the January 5, 2010 Minutes 12. Request for Approval/Signature on an Eco Lab, Inc., One Year Rental Agreement, with Annual Automatic Renewals, for Jail Dishwashing Equipment: Purchasing Agent Dean Lail said the jail's dishwasher stopped working in December, and since that time, styrofoam plates had been used to serve the inmate meals (1000 a day). He said Eco Lab, Inc., could lease a new machine at $119.95 a month if $175 in chemicals were purchased each month. Lail said the jail's food contractor, Aramark, had agreed to purchase the chemicals. Mr. Lail said the county would have to pay $12,000 to purchase a lesser quality brand new unit. Commissioner Johnson asked about the unit's maintenance. Lail said all maintenance was included in the lease, and there was no cost to the county. Johnson asked the life expectancy for a machine of this type. Chief Deputy Rick Dowdle said the existing machine had been used three or four years. 13. Request to Call for a Public Hearing on February 16, 2010 at 7:00 P.M., Regarding Providencia USA, Inc., Industrial Revenue Bonds (Recovery Zone Facility Bonds) (At the hearing, the board of commissioners will be requested to approve the project "in principle.") END OF CONSENT AGENDA -------------------------------- Request from the Sheriff's Department for Approval of Budget Amendment #40 to Create a New Position in the Special Victims Unit: Sheriffs Chief Deputy Rick Dowdle and Lt. Bill Hamby requested a new position due to several new state mandates regarding sex offenders. Dowdle said the requirements had created a heavier workload, and the sheriff had agreed to fund the position with federal equity funds. Commissioner Robertson said several new law enforcement positions had been created using these types of funds. He said that when the FY 10-11 budget was discussed, a summary would be helpful showing when the positions had to be paid out of county funds. Commissioner Johnson agreed. He said a chart showing when the county had to start absorbing the payroll costs would help. OTION by Commissioner Norman to approve the new position. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. BAf/40 1119/2010 Acco rt # To fund a new Det. Sgt. Pceition in the Special Vctins Unit of the Iredell County Sheriffs Office for two yes Current Change Amended General Fund 104510 4820.00 Federal Equity Sharing (248,948) (77,099) (326,047) 1045104820.01 SeizedRrids - Other (36,875) (54,651) (91,526) 105510 510002 Salaries and V%bges 5,976,285 71,270 6,047,555 105510 512501 FICA 511,515 5,452 516,967 105510 512502 FiMth Ins 965,700 13,920 979,620 105510 512503 Retirement 620,465 7,056 627,521 105510531500 Insurance and Bonds 201,730 3,414 205,144 105510 535000 Supplies 278,100 7,210 285,310 7 105510 535500 Te1ghone 240'262978 241,240 105510 620000 Non-DepredaheAssets 16,930 1,450 18,380 105510 650000 VeNdes 21,000 21,000 Request to Convey by Private Sale County -Owned Land/Facilities (previously known as the Iredell Vocational Workshop) to Lifespan Inc., with a Stipulation that said Property Continues to be Used for a Public Purpose and not Sold to a For -Profit Entity (County to have First Right of Refusal should Lifespan, Inc., Seek to Sell the Property): Deputy County Manager Tracy Jackson said Lifespan, Inc., had provided services for the developmentally handicapped for several years on county -owned property at 143 Iredell Avenue, Troutman, NC. He said Lifespan had made a request for the county to convey 14 acres of the tract to the agency, and the title/agreement could stipulate that (1) the property was to be used for a public purpose (2) the property could not be sold to a for-profit entity, and (3) the county would have the first right of refusal should Lifespan ever desire to sell the property. Joining Jackson to discuss the matter were Lifespan representatives Ralph Adams and Leigh Derby. County Manager Mashburn said the land was a part of the county home property, and it was used by the Iredell Vocational Workshop (a non-profit) for many years. He said the vocational workshop disbanded, and the property reverted to the county. Jackson said the entire tract covered 28 acres, but Lifespan was only interested in 14 acres. Attorney Pope said he understood the request was for the county to deed the property to Lifespan; however, there would be restrictions such as using the property only for a public business. Commissioner Johnson said he understood there would be no exchange of money. He asked if Lifespan, Inc., would convey the property back to the county at no cost in the future if the agency disbanded. County Manager Mashburn and Deputy County Manager Jackson said the request involved no money. Mashburn said the county owned the property and paid the maintenance costs (roof, driveway). He said that if the property were deeded to Lifespan, the county would no longer have the repair or maintenance costs. Jackson said the county, as well as Lifespan, had invested money into the property. He said Lifespan wanted to expand the building. Commissioner Johnson provided the following scenario: Lifespan added onto a building, and ten years from now decided to cease operations. He asked if Lifespan would convey the building at no cost, or would the agency expect to be paid for the capital improvement. Jackson said the current arrangement was that improvements stayed with the property. Lifespan President/CEO Derby said money was needed for the improvements. He gave the following reasons as to why having the property deeded to Lifespan would be more advantageous: (1) most foundations would not donate money due to the county owning the property and (2) lending institutions would not loan money due to the same reason. He said Lifespan was agreeable to conveying the property back to the county if the agency stopped providing services. Derby said, however, that if Lifespan spent money on improvements, then the agency would want to be reimbursed. He said the details would have to be worked out. Mashburn said the property agreement would be shared with the commissioners for final approval. Commissioner Johnson said there should be a clear understanding on what was currently located on the site. He said that in the future, it shouldn't be necessary for the county to have to buy something that was provided to Lifespan for free. 9 MOTIO by Commissioner Johnson to allow the staff to negotiate with Lifespan with an understanding about the expressed concerns. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Nursing Home Advisory Committee (I announcement) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (1 appointment): Commissioner Keadle nominated Rhonda Touchett. MOTTO by Chairman Williams to close the nominations and appoint Touchett by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Board of Equalization & Review (6 appointments): Commissioner Keadle nominated Gwen Fenninger, Larry Galliher, Marcia Fruehan, Mike Brotherton, Daniel Allen Jr., and Sam Hall (alternate). No other nominations were submitted, and Chairman Williams made a motio to close the nominations and to appoint Fenninger, Galliher, Fruehan, Brotherton, Allen, and Hall (alternate) by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Commissioner Keadle nominated Larry Galliher for the Chairman's position on the Board of Equalization & Review. MOTION by Chairman Williams to close the nominations and appoint Galliher as the Board of Equalization and Review Chairman. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Commissioner Johnson nominated Mike Brotherton for the Vice Chairman's position on the Board of Equalization & Review. OTION by Chairman Williams to close the nominations and appoint Brotherton as the Board of Equalization and Review Vice Chairman. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Criminal Justice Partnership Program Committee (1 appointment): This committee was not acted upon at the January 19 meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: An opportunity was provided for the public to speak to the board, but no one accepted. NEW BUSINESS: Commissioner Robertson said he had previously voted against a rezoning case for the Jones family. He requested for the motion to be reconsidered. MOTION by Commissioner Robertson to suspend the Rules of Procedure and to reconsider the motion. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. OTIO by Commissioner Robertson to table the vote until the next meeting (February 2, 20 10) when Planning Director Smith could provide the rezoning information. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. 9 COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT Joint Meeting with the Town of Mooresville: Mr. Mashburn reminded the board members that the Town of Mooresville had extended a joint meeting invitation for January 21. All board members said they planned to attend. Winter Planning Session: Mashburn said fiscal year 2010-11 would be difficult and an additional $5 million would be needed to balance the budget at existing expenditures. He said this did not include the $600,000 needed for the retirement fund. Mashburn said the recession was deeper than anyone ever anticipated, and this was evident from lower sales tax revenues and the high unemployment (12%). He said the winter planning session would be important, and the board members needed to think about service delivery priorities. CLOSED SESSION: Pursuant to Economic Development - G.S. 143-318.11 a) (4) and Personnel - G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (6), Chairman Williams at 8:15 P.M. made a motion to enter into closed session. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: MOTION by Chairman Williams to return to Open Session. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. CALL FOR A PUBLIC HEARING: MOTION by Commissioner Robertson to call for a public hearing on February 2, 2010 at 7:00 P.M., regarding an economic development incentive of $184,054.00, over a five-year period for an undisclosed company, based upon a $13 million investment in Iredell County. VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays — I (Keadle). ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Chairman Williams to continue the meeting to Thursday, January 21, 2010, beginning at 6:00 P.M., at the Charles Mack Citizen Center (Lowrance Room) 215 North Main Street, Mooresville, NC. (This will be a joint meeting with the Town of Mooresville commissioners.) VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Approved: 10 Clerk to the Board