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REGULAR MINUTES
MARCH 2, 2010
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday,
March 2, 2010, at 7:00 P.M., in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners' Meeting
Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC.
Board Members Present
Vice Chairman Marvin Norman
Steve Johnson
Scott Keadle
Absent: Chairman Godfrey Williams
Ken Robertson
Staff present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, County Attorney Bill Pope, Sheriff's
Chief Deputy Rick Dowdle, Deputy County Manager Tracy Jackson, Health Director Donna
Campbell, Safety Officer & Grants Coordinator Steve Warren, Planning Director Ron Smith,
Transportation Director Ben Garrison, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Fire Marshal Ronny
Thompson, Social Services Director Don Wall, Library Director Steve Messick, Code
Enforcement/Inspections Director Lynn Niblock, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore.
CALL TO ORDER by Vice Chairman Norman
INVOCATION by Commissioner Johnson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: MOTION by Commissioner Keadle to approve
the agenda with the following adjustments:
Additions: •Request for Approval of a Letter of Commitment for a Public
Computing Center Grant
*Request for Approval to Award a Providencia USA Rail Spur
DesignWork Contract to Moffatt & Nichol not to Exceed $85,000
and Contingent Upon County Attorney Review
*Closed Session Pursuant to Attorney/Client — G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (3)
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD
Presentation Regarding the United States 2010 Census by Grants and Safety
Coordinator Steve Warren and Hickory, NC Local Census Office Manager Ed Burleson:
Warren said the census questionnaires would be mailed in a couple of weeks to county citizens.
He stressed the importance of completing and returning the forms due to federal funding being
disbursed by population counts. Warren said the response rate in 2000 was 64% in Iredell
County, and this percentage should be increased. He said every household that did not respond
was costing the county $1,000.
Burleson said the US Constitution required that a census occur every ten years, and
employment opportunities were available. He said nationwide, the last census had a return rate
of 67%. Burleson said citizens interested in working as enumerators should call 866 861 2010
and complete the employment questionnaire. Burleson said the employees would receive four
days of training, and they would be paid $11.50 an hour plus mileage.
Presentation Regarding the Lake Norman Bike Route by Bjorn Hansen, with the
Centralina Council of Governments & Request for Adoption of an Endorsement
Resolution: Centralina Council of Governments Transportation Program Coordinator Bjorn
Hansen provided a PowerPoint presentation on the regional bike plan that would be the first one
in North Carolina. Some of his comments were as follows:
• Four counties, five municipalities, three transportation planning organizations and two
NCDOT divisions are involved.
• The mission for the plan is "to identify and detail the means of creating the Lake
Norman Regional Bicycle Route, segment by segment, and maintaining this valuable asset for
future generations."
• The vision is "a continuous, multi -jurisdictional bicycle route that will encircle Lake
Norman and connect with neighboring communities, destinations, and the various local bicycle
facilities, in order to provide a safer, useful, and attractive transportation and recreation resource
for a wide range of users within the surrounding four -county region.
• Iredell County has 38.5 miles of an initial route, and 46 miles in the ultimate route.
• Routes were determined by start and stop points, existing safety, being 10-15 miles
long, and something scenic or interesting to view along the route.
• Implementation strategies are as follows:
Installing paved shoulders or bicycle lanes in coordination with road resurfacings
Restriping of roads
Requiring as a part of the development review process (in proportion to the
development's impact)
Development as a part of the traditional NCDOT transportation project process
- Implementation by local municipalities/counties
Mr. Hansen requested endorsement of the plan. He said that in April or May, the NC
Board of Transportation would consider approval of the plan.
Steve Doolittle, Jeff Archer, and Cameron Frazier then spoke and encouraged
endorsement of the plan.
Commissioner Johnson asked if the bike plan had a revenue stream.
Hansen said the route had about 50 phases, and each improvement would have a different
cost. He said the DOT would pay for the signage, and a multi-purpose path could cost a million
dollars. Mr. Hansen said it would be futile to try to estimate a cost.
Johnson said it sounded like the total costs were unknown. He asked about the
timeframe.
Hansen said it depended on the section.
Commissioner Johnson asked Mr. Smith about the planning board's five -to -five vote on
the plan.
Smith said the planning board members had many questions, and some were concerned
about liability issues. (Would the county be liable if a cyclist were injured?) He said they also
had concerns about the costs, and the possibility that the DOT might delay roadway
improvements for the bike route.
Commissioner Johnson said the people he came into contact with on a day-to-day basis
felt the people in Washington, and the people in Raleigh, were irrelevant in their everyday lives.
He said, "There's a disconnect between what they are concerned about -- what's important to
them, and what the people in Washington and Raleigh seem to be concerned about. I have to be
honest with you 1 share some of that concern. There's a total disconnect. We sit here in Iredell
County with a 13% or better unemployment rate. If you look at the folks who are
underemployed, working short time, their sales commissions are down, or whatever, your
unemployment rate is probably approaching 20%. In that context, North Carolina has the highest
corporate income tax in the southeast. It has the highest marginal income tax rate in the
southeast. It has the highest sales tax rate in the southeast except Tennessee which doesn't have
an income tax. It has the highest gasoline tax in the southeast. Get in your car and cross the
state line and what do you see? Gas is cheaper and the roads are better. I don't mean any
criticism of the local people in the DOT or Judge Collier. They take what money they get and do
the best they can. The DOT in this state is in serious need of reform. The legislature needs to
take this thing and reform it and do with it what it was designed to do. As far as economic
development, I talked with Site Selection magazine, and they said I could say this, but for the
seventh time out of the last eight years, Statesville and Mooresville are the number one
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micropolitan areas in the whole country -- as far as a place to locate a business. But you know
what, that doesn't mean much because you have a group of people in Raleigh who are satisfied
to redistribute income, they want to redistribute economic opportunities through an insane tier
system that denies people who have invested in infrastructure, invested in their schools, invested
in their community college from receiving the reward of that to the expansion of their tax base. I
bring that all up because the reason people feel government is increasingly irrelevant is that these
are the things that Raleigh needs to be talking about. They need to be working to make this state
more competitive economically. If they would do that, then you would have more money for
some of the amenities we are talking about. The fact of the matter is the country and state are
broke. In that context, to be quite honest with you, we're talking about building a bike trail.
Well that's nice, but we don't have the money to do this. It doesn't exist. Somebody has to
stand up and return people to sanity. Let's talk about the real problems that exist rather than
what we would like to have. Now, Mr. Hansen, in all due respect to you, the state says this is not
going to cost us anything. That's what they told me about the power bill down at the school
house. That's what they told us about the textbooks. That's what they said about road
maintenance, and now, their talking about some bill in Raleigh where they want to shift the local
maintenance of secondary roads to counties. I don't believe anything those people say anymore.
I think this matter would be more worthy of more consideration in better economic times. Right
now, 1 think we're going to look pretty foolish if we sit here talking about, for the most part, a
recreational bike trail in a time when our fellow citizens are sitting here 13% or better
unemployed. That's my heartfelt feelings about it. If that means I'll lose the favor of some
people, then I'll have to suffer through that. These are difficult times that require people talking
about substantive matters -- bread and butter issues -- not the way the world as we would like it
to be. Let's talk about the world the way it is. For that reason, I'm reluctant to consider this
matter at the present time."
MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to table the matter until the next meeting when
Commissioner Robertson would be present.
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
(Note: Commissioner Robertson sponsored the bike trail endorsement resolution.)
Request from the Town of Troutman for Approval to Appoint Erika Martin as a
Plat Review Officer: Planning Director Ron Smith said a request had been submitted for
Troutman Planner Erika Martin to be designated as a plat review officer. He said two
individuals Stephanie Whitlock (a former county planner) and Michael Harper (a former
Mooresville Town planner) needed to be removed as plat review officers.
MOT10N by Commissioner Johnson to approve the requests as submitted.
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
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IREDELL COUNTY: Steve Warren
William Allison
Rebecca M. Harper
Elinor Hiltz
Ron Smith
Matthew Todd
Barry Whitesides
Ben Stikeleather
TOWN OF MOORESVILL.E: Timothy D. Brown
Craig Culbertson
Jim King
Maureen Gable
CITY OF STATESVILLE- David Currier
Sherry Ashley
Elaine Anthony
TOWN OF TROUTMAN: Erika Martin
Emily Jackson
Lauren Page
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Request for Adoption of a Resolution Allowing the Iredell County Area
Transportation System to Accept a Section 5316 Job Access and Reverse Commute Grant
(JARC) along with Allowing the Transportation Director to Execute all Agreements and
Contracts with the DOT: Transportation Director Ben Garrison requested adoption of a
resolution to accept a JARC grant and to allow him to sign the agreements with the NCDOT. He
said the grant total was $$205,500 with $150,000 being used for operating expenses and $55,500
for a replacement vehicle. He said a local match of 50% was needed, and it would be derived
from Rural Operating Assistance funds.
Commissioner Keadle said the resolution indicated that Iredell County would pay 50% of
the cost. He expressed concerns about the language.
Attorney Pope said the sentence could read: "Whereas, Iredell County will provide 50%
of the cost of the above described project from the NCDOT Rural Operating Assistance
Program."
OTION by Commissioner Keadle to approve the resolution with the amendment as
presented.
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
The resolution will then be as follows:
WHEREAS, Iredell County, has requested the North Carolina Department of Transportation to
assist in the funding ofJob Access and Reverse Commute Program- Section 5316; and
WHEREAS, Iredell County will provide 50% of the cost of the above described project from the
NCDOT Rural Operating Assistance Program.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Transportation Director Ben Garrison is hereby
authorized to enter into a contract with the Department of Transportation and execute all agreements and
contracts with the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Public Transportation Division.
Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #47 to Appropriate Fund Balance in
the Workers' Compensation Self -Insurance Fund for Probable Costs in Excess of the
Amount Budgeted in FY: Finance Director Susan Blumenstein said the county moved to self
insurance in 2005 when the annual premium was going to exceed $750,000. She said since that
time, the fund balance had grown, and for the last three years the annual workers' claims and
indemnity payments averaged about $323,000. Blumenstein said this year, however, the claims
would run about $523,400. She said more injuries and medical procedures had occurred this
year, plus there would be another clincher agreement. Blumenstein requested permission to
transfer $175,000 from fund balance to finish out this budget year.
MOTTO Commissioner Johnson to approve Budget Amendment #47.
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
BA#47
302010
499500
546200
546300
appropriate fund balance in the Workers' Compensation Self-insurance Fund
)able costs in excess of the amount budgeted in FY10.
Ueneral Funs
Appropriated Fund Balance {100,000',
Workers Compensation Benefits 327,400
Indemity Payments 21,000
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125,0001 452,400
50,000 71,000
Request from the Health Department for Approval of Budget Amendment #48 to
Allocate Women's Preventive Health Grant Revenue (Family Planning Bonus Funds):
Health Director Donna Campbell said one time Title X funds of $25,080 were available, and
there was a recommendation to use the funds to provide sterilizations for low income women.
OTION by Commissioner Keadle to approve Budget Amendment #48.
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
To allocate Women's Preventive Health grant revenue and
Cty BA# 48 Purpose: expenditures
ICHD BA# 10-0218
Account#
EXISTING
AMENDED
REVENUE LINE(S)
DESCRIPTION
BUDGET
CHANGE
BUDGET
615,395
Women's Prev Hlth
603,395
205525 537601
Central Fre Department
10491151 440006 5928
Grant
$0.00
$25,080.00
$25,080.00
EXISTING
AMENDED
EXPENSE LINE(S)
DESCRIPTION
BUDGET
CHANGE
BUDGET
100591 520004 41101
Professional Services
$99,246.00
$25,080.00
$124,326.00
Request from the Health Department for Approval to Apply/Accept $13,729 in
Grant Funding for Quality Improvement Training: Health Director Donna Campbell said
training funds of $13,729 were available. She said the grant was through the North Carolina
Public Health Foundation/NC Center for Public Health, and the funds would be used to
select/use quality improvement models and tools.
OTION by Commissioner Keadle to approve the request.
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
Request from the Fire Marshal's Office for Approval of Budget Amendment #49 to
Replace a Generator on Central VFD's Engine 901: Fire Marshal Ronny Thompson said the
Central VFD had replaced a malfunctioning generator and was now requesting reimbursement
for the costs ($12,000).
OTION by Commissioner Johnson to approve the request.
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
Request from the Fire Marshal's Office for Approval of Budget Amendment #50 to
Appropriate Funds to Provide a Matching Grant for Engineered Drawings of the new
South Iredell VFD: Fire Marshal Thompson said the South Iredell VFD applied for a $100,000
grant for engineered drawings for a new building. He said that if the VFD received the grant,
$50,000 would be reimbursed to the county.
Commissioner Johnson said it was understood the VFD was seeking $100,000 from the
county (ratings improvement fund), but if the grant were received, $50,000 would be repaid to
the county.
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To appropriate funds for the purch se of a generator for Central Fre Department.
BA#49
32M10
Account#
Ctrrent awW Amended
General Fund
205525 580054
Truck Reserve
615,395
(12,000)
603,395
205525 537601
Central Fre Department
429,465
12,000
441,465
Request from the Fire Marshal's Office for Approval of Budget Amendment #50 to
Appropriate Funds to Provide a Matching Grant for Engineered Drawings of the new
South Iredell VFD: Fire Marshal Thompson said the South Iredell VFD applied for a $100,000
grant for engineered drawings for a new building. He said that if the VFD received the grant,
$50,000 would be reimbursed to the county.
Commissioner Johnson said it was understood the VFD was seeking $100,000 from the
county (ratings improvement fund), but if the grant were received, $50,000 would be repaid to
the county.
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Thompson said this was correct.
MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to approve the request.
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
Request from Social Services for Approval of Budget Amendment #51 to Recognize
Additional Allocations in the Child Day Care and Crisis Intervention Program: Social
Services Director Don Wall said additional funds of $1,271,797.00 in Child Day Care funds and
$276,277.00 in Crisis Intervention funds had been received. He requested approval of Budget
Amendment #51 to recognize the funds.
OTION by Commissioner Johnson to approve Budget Amendment #51.
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
To appropriate funds to provide notching grant funds for engineered dra mngs for
BAM
the new South Iredell Volunteer Fre Depertrrent.
31212010
Account#
Current I Change Amended
Account #
General Fund
General Fund
205525 580058
Ratings IrrCxwerrerd
437,795
(100,000)
337,795
205525 537607
South Iredell Fre Department
197,112
100,000
297,112
Request from Social Services for Approval of Budget Amendment #51 to Recognize
Additional Allocations in the Child Day Care and Crisis Intervention Program: Social
Services Director Don Wall said additional funds of $1,271,797.00 in Child Day Care funds and
$276,277.00 in Crisis Intervention funds had been received. He requested approval of Budget
Amendment #51 to recognize the funds.
OTION by Commissioner Johnson to approve Budget Amendment #51.
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
Request from the Sheriff's Department for Approval of Budget Amendment #52 to
Appropriate Funds for the Purchase and Re-training of Canines: Chief Deputy Rick
Dowdle requested permission to transfer seized funds of $24,000 to replace a canine and to re-
train two other canine units.
MOTION by Commissioner Keadle to approve Budget Amendment #52.
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
To appropriate funds in the DSS deparhrerrt for additional revenues received in the Crisis
l3A#52
Intervention Program and the Child Day Cie Program
BAM1
31212010
Current I OmngL Amended
Account #
Current awW Amended
General Fund
104510 4820.00
Federal Equity Sharing
104630 450022
Crisis Intervention Program
(208,860)
(276,227)
(485,087)
104630 450016
Child Day Care Revenue
(5,313,870)
(1,271,797)
(6,585,667)
105630 554201
Crisis Intervention Program
208,860
276,227
485,087
105630 554601
Child Day Care
5,313,870
1,271,797
6,585,667
Request from the Sheriff's Department for Approval of Budget Amendment #52 to
Appropriate Funds for the Purchase and Re-training of Canines: Chief Deputy Rick
Dowdle requested permission to transfer seized funds of $24,000 to replace a canine and to re-
train two other canine units.
MOTION by Commissioner Keadle to approve Budget Amendment #52.
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #53 for Adjustments to the FY 2009-10
Troutman Library Budget: Library Director Steve Messick requested permission to transfer
funds for the Troutman library that was due to open in May. He said there was no overall change
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To purchase a replaoe rent canine and re-train 2 other canines in the Sheriffs
l3A#52
department.
37=0
Account#
Current I OmngL Amended
General Fund
104510 4820.00
Federal Equity Sharing
(839,047)
(24,000)
(863,047)
105510 610000
Non -Depreciable Assets
492,129
14,000
506,129
105510 538800
Cine Program
29,400
10,000
39,400
Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #53 for Adjustments to the FY 2009-10
Troutman Library Budget: Library Director Steve Messick requested permission to transfer
funds for the Troutman library that was due to open in May. He said there was no overall change
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in expenditures, rather he was requesting a movement of funds within accounts. He supplied the
following information about the changes.
MOTTO by Commissioner Johnson to approve Budget Amendment #53.
VOTING: Ayes - 3; Nays - 0.
BA#ra3
3/2/2010
Account#
FY 2009-10
Requested
General Fund
Line Item
Budget
Adjustment
Reason
100651-5100.02 Salaries & Wages-
$36,520
$43,154
Transfer one full-time
Regular
Rca Tac 6perse
2,795
position from Statesville
3,307
105651 512503
State Retirement
to Troutman
100651-5125.01 FICA Tax Expense
$2,795
$3,307
Transfer of position
100651-5125.03 State Retirement &
$3,620
$4,271
Transfer of position
401 K
-
500
500
100651-5315.00 Insurance & Bonds
$255
$788
Coverage for building
52,000
105651 535420
Library Materials - Adult
contents
100651-5325.00 Main & Repair-
$0
$500
Funds for opening
Buildings
3,170
6,270
building.
100651-5354.04 Library Materials-
$58,000
$52,000
Redistribute to other
Children's Materials
Non Depreciable
library materials
100651-5354.20 Library Materials-
$ 27,000
$41,000
Increase spending for
Adult Nonfiction
2,250
105651 620000
Adult Nonfiction
100651-5370.00 Utilities -Electricity &
$3,100
$6,270
December -June based
Water
-
6,450
on actual use
100651-5370.01 Utilities -Cas & Fuel
$500
$1,000
December -June based
Oil
on actual use
100651-5375.04 Contracted Services-
$0
$6,450
Janitorial service from
Janitorial
April to June
100651-6200.00 Non -Depreciable
$23,300
$27,200
Add outside book
Assets
return
100651-6201.50 Non -Depreciable
$33,100
$2,250
Most items now funded
Assets -Computer
by State Library rant.
MOTTO by Commissioner Johnson to approve Budget Amendment #53.
VOTING: Ayes - 3; Nays - 0.
BA#ra3
3/2/2010
Account#
To adjust budget lines in the Troutman Lib -ay Departmart to prepare for the opedng of
the library.
anent Change Arrended
General Fund
105651 510002
Salaries and Wages
36,520
6,634
43,154
105651 512501
Rca Tac 6perse
2,795
512
3,307
105651 512503
State Retirement
3,620
651
4,271
105651 531500
Insurance and Bonds
255
533
788
105651 532500
M&R- Buildngs
-
500
500
105651 535404
Library Materials- Children
58,000
(6,000)
52,000
105651 535420
Library Materials - Adult
27,000
14,000
41,000
105651 537000
Uilities-Bectricand Mer
3,100
3,170
6,270
105651 537001
Uilities - Cas and Fuel Oil
500
500
1,000
Non Depreciable
105651 620150
Computers
33,100
(30,850)
2,250
105651 620000
Non -Depreciable Assets
23,300
3,900
27,200
105651 537504
Contracted Services
-
6,450
6,450
Request from the Library for Approval of a Letter of Commitment for a Public
Computing Center Grant: Library Director Steve Messick said the State Library had included
Iredell County in an application for a Public Computing Center Grant through the American
Reinvestment and Recovery Act. He said the main purpose of the grant would be to upgrade the
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Internet connection as well as other computer technology devices to allow the library to serve as
a job resource center. Messick said the state library had identified counties with high
unemployment rates for the funding. He provided the following information on the items that
would be purchased with the grant funds.
Equipment
25 Laptop computers
1 Laptop Cart
6 year laptop security software
subscription
Network Equipment (Router, Firewall,
Switch)
Wi-Fi Router
Total Equipment Value
Internet Connection
Current Speed
3 Mbps
Monthly Charge before E -Rate
Monthly E -Rate Subsidy
Value
$35,000
$1,000
$4,400
$6,382
$400
$47,182
Current Cost Proposed Speed Proposed Cost
100 Mbps
$1,188 $3,000
$832 $2,100
Mommy cost to Llnrary $Jbb $guu
Grant funding would cover the full first year costs of the upgraded Internet connection. Beyond
the first year, the local library would have to cover the cost of the upgraded connection. The cost
difference between current costs of $356 monthly ($4,272 annually) and $900 for the faster
connection ($10,800) would be $6,528. The faster Internet connection would be for the entire
library, not just the 25 computers included in the grant, so all computer users in the library would
benefit.
Messick also read the proposed letter of commitment needed for the application.
Commissioner Keadle asked why laptops were being purchased. He also questioned the
cost ($1400 per laptop).
Messick said the state provided the computer estimates. He agreed that $1400 was high,
and if the county could actually make the purchases this would be reviewed. In reference to
laptops versus desktops, he said many of the counties did not have sufficient space for the larger
units. Messick said laptop carts could be locked, and this provided security for the computers.
MOTION by Commissioner Keadle to approve the request.
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
Request for Approval of a Resolution in Response to the U.S. EPA's Proposed Rule
on National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone: Deputy County Manager Tracy
Jackson said a discussion occurred at the joint meeting with Mooresville about the need for a
resolution on air quality standards.
OTION by Commissioner Keadle to approve the resolution as presented.
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
Resolution
In Response to US EPA's Proposed Rule on
National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone
WHEREAS, the local governments of'Iredell County support good air quality and recognize its
contribution to human health, and have voluntarily undertaken a number of measures to promote air
quality; and
WHEREAS, the Clean Air Act requires the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to
periodically review standards for ozone in light of scientific research on the impact of this pollutant on
human health; and
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WHEREAS, the most recent review of this research prompted EPA to propose changes to the
NAAQS for ozone, including a revised 8 -hour primary standard in the range of .070 to .060 parts per
million (ppm), applicable nationwide, and a second standard to protect crops and vegetation, measured
using a different methodology; and
WHEREAS, a hemispheric rise in background ozone levels has resulted in background levels in the
United States and Canada estimated to range from .020 to .050 ppm (or higher); and
WHEREAS, establishing a primary standard of .060 ppm closely approaches the higher of these
estimated background levels, and would place virtually every urbanized county, and many rural counties,
in the United States in non -attainment of the standard, and
WHEREAS, EPA's own estimates, considering implementation of the expected emissions
reductions from federal programs by 2020 including:
• The Clean Air Interstate Rule
• The Clean Air Mercury Rule
• The Clean Air Visibility Rule
• The Clean Air Nonroad Diesel Rule
• The Light -Duty Vehicle Tier 2 Rule
• The Heavy Duty Diesel Rule
• The proposed rules for Locomotive and Marine Vessels and for Small Spark Ignition
Engines, and
• An estimate of State -level mobile and stationary source controls that were projected to be
needed to attain pre-existing PM 2.5 and ozone standards, show that 451 counties in the
United States (among those having monitors), including Lincoln and Union, are projected
to remain in non -attainment in 2020 if the standard is established at. 060 ppm, that 248
(including Rowan) are projected to remain in nonattainment in 2020 if the
standard is established at. 065 ppm, and that 99 (including Mecklenburg) are projected
to remain in non -attainment in 2020 if the standard is established at .070 ppm; and
WHEREAS, non -attainment status carries serious ramifications for economic investment and job
development, potentially making it harder for Iredell County's 20 permitted industries to grow, and
potentially pushing jobs into areas of attainment but increasing the travel of workers to reach those jobs
(thereby potentially resulting in increased traffic congestion and motor vehicle emissions); and
WHEREAS, measures to attain such significantly lowered standards impose additional expense on
local governments, employers, and families, at a time of extreme economic hardship; and
WHEREAS, there is inadequate federal support available at present, in the form of federal control
measures and programs, Congestion Mitigation/Ahs Quality (CMAQ) funds, air quality grant programs
through EPA, other federal grants-in-aid, or tax relief to support the implementation of measures that
would be needed to attain any of the proposed standards, but particularly those of. 069 and below; and
WHEREAS, EPA is considering an accelerated timeline for attainment of the new standards, again
in a time ofgreat economic hardship.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners hereby
requests that EPA refrain from adopting a primary standard of. 069 ppm or lower, that any secondary
standard adopted be consistent with the primary standard both in level and methodology of calculation,
and that EPA consider a diff"erential between "background" levels and the impact of normal human
enterprise in establishing the standards; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the EPA not expand the range of any current nonattainment areas
Jar these revisions of the standard, nor adopt an accelerated time line for attainment at a time of
economic hardship; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the United States Congress make available adequate funding to
ensure that local governments, employers, and citizens are not forced to assume the full cost of measures
to attain any adopted National Ambient Air Quality Standards, primary orsecondary,.for ozone.
Request for Approval to Award a Providencia USA Rail Spur Design Work
Contract to Moffatt & Nichol: Inspections/Code Enforcement Lynn Niblock said proposals
were requested from four design companies for the Providencia rail spur, and three were
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received. He said a committee reviewed the proposals, and there was a unanimous decision to
recommend Moffatt & Nichol for the work not to exceed $85,000 and contingent upon review
and approval by the county attorney.
MOTION by Commissioner Keadle to award the Providencia rail spur design work to
Moffatt & Nichol not to exceed $85,000 and contingent upon review and approval by the county
attorney.
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
Request for Approval of the February 16, 2010 Minutes: MOTION by Commissioner
Keadle to approve the minutes.
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Recreation Advisory Board (1 announcement)
Animal Grievance Committee (1 announcement)
Nursing Home Advisory Board (1 announcement)
COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Mashburn distributed a proposed budget
calendar and requested that it be placed on the March 16 agenda for adoption.
Additionally, Mashburn said the election primary was on Tuesday, May 4, the same date
for the regular board meeting. He asked if the board desired to hold the meeting on a different
date, and the board chose May 11. Also, Mashburn asked if the board desired to hold only one
meeting in July. He said traditionally, the board held only one meeting, near the middle of the
month. Mashburn suggested that the board hold the meeting on Tuesday, July 13, 2010.
Mooresville Town Commissioner Rhett Dusenberry reminded the board that at the
January joint meeting, a follow up meeting had been proposed for July.
CLOSED SESSION: MOTION by Vice Chainnan Norman to enter into closed session
pursuant to Economic Development - G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (4) and Attorney -Client G.S. 143-
318.11 (a) (3).
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
(RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AT 8:58 P.M)
Amendment to the Providencia Economic Development Incentive Agreement:
OTIO by Commissioner Johnson to authorize the Chairman to execute a joint economic
incentive agreement with Providentia with a threshold of $30 million. The incentive to be
allocated with $63,000 assigned to the jobs commitment and $186,900 allocated to the tax base
commitment. The tax base commitment to be reduced pro rata in the event the tax base fails to
reach $70 million and the jobs commitment reduced pro rata for jobs not produced at the
threshold level.
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Vice Chairman Norman to adjourn the meeting at
8:59 P.M. (Next Meeting: March 16, 2010, at 7:00 P.M., in the Iredell County Government
Center, Commissioners' Meeting Room, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC.)
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
Approval:
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Clerk to the Board