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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly_19_2011_Regular_MinutesIREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES JULY 19, 2011 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, July 19, 2011, 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 Ron Smith, County Attorney Bill Pope, Deputy County Manager Tracy Jackson, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Interim Planning Director William Allison, Sheriffs Captain Mike Phillips, Register of Deeds Matt McCall, Library Director Steve Messick, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Johnson INVOCATION by Commissioner Griffith. (During the invocation, Mrs. Griffith expressed thanks for the life and service of Ken Vaughn, the former Cooperative Extension Service Director who passed away on June 27, 2011.) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: MOTION by Vice Chairman Norman to approve the agenda with the following adjustments: Additions: Public Comment Period was added to the agenda. Under Unfinished Business — Commissioner Robertson desires to make some comments. Under New Business — Chairman Johnson desires to make some comments. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS Posthumous Conferment of an Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award to Kenneth E. Vaughn, the former Iredell County Cooperative Extension Director: The Honorable Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall attended the meeting to present this prestigious award to the Vaughn family. Accompanying Marshall to the meeting was Belinda Hester, from Rowan County, who was the immediate past president of the 4-H Development Foundation. Family members attending the meeting were Bertie Vaughn, Ken's wife, Ray Vaughn, Ken's brother, and Kim Vaughn, Ken's daughter. Mr. Vaughn was 73 years of age and still employed as the Cooperative Extension Service Director when he passed away in June due to cancer. Vaughn had held his position in Iredell County since 1975, and prior to his career here, he served as a cooperative extension agent in Caldwell County (1962-1964) and Chatham County (1964-1975). Secretary of State Marshall then read the award's inscription, as follows: Order of the Long Leaf Pine "Reposing .special confidence in the integrity, learning and zeal of Kenneth Vanghn, 1, Beverly Perdue, the Governor of Nath Carolina, do by these presents confer The Order of the Long Leaf Pine with the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary, privileged to enjoyfully all rights granted to members of this exalted order, among which is the special privilege to propose the following North Carolina toast in select company anywhere in thefree world." Here's to the land of the long leaf pine, The summer land Where the sun doth shine, Where the weakgrow strong, and the strong grow great, Here's to 'down home,' the Old North State! PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Johnson declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. Consideration of Economic Development Incentives for an Undisclosed Company: Mooresville -South Iredell Economic Development Executive Director Robby Carney said BestSweets, Inc., was the manufacturer of candy, confectionary items, and over the counter pharmaceutical products, with a base of operations in the county since 1998. He said the company employed 263 full-time employees, and their salaries were 20% higher than the county's average wage. Mr. Carney said the company recently purchased a competitive industry in Boston, MA and was proposing to relocate its machinery and equipment to the Mooresville site. Carney said this endeavor would entail a $6,385,000 investment in the county, along with the creation of 36 new jobs over the next three years. He requested that an incentive be granted to the company, over a five-year period, based on an investment between $3 million to $6,385,000. Carney said that based on the 2010 tax rate, the $6 million investment would amount to an incentive of $113,564.00, and based on the 2011 rate, the incentive would be $123,869.00. He said the tax rate decision would be deferred to the board. No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Johnson adjourned the hearing. OTIO by Commissioner Robertson to approve an incentive raging between $53,400 to $113,564 over a five-year period based upon an investment between $3,000,000 to $6,385,000 and being contingent upon a contract being executed in 180 days. (This is based upon the 2010 tax rate.) VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Chairman Johnson declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. Consideration of an Endorsement Resolution for the Adoption of the Carolina Thread Trail (CTT) Master Plan for Iredell County Communities: Interim Planning Director William Allison introduced Randi Gates and John Cock. CTT Community Coordinator Randi Gates said the project included a system of hiking trails, greenways, bike paths, blue ways, and sidewalks with links to 15 counties in the Charlotte region, plus it would touch over 2.3 million people upon full buildout. She said it was a "legacy" project that would conserve land, as well as connect people, but it would take many years to complete. Gates said citizens of the counties would advise on where the trails should be located. She said there would not only be respect for the land, but there would also be respect for the property owners who were willing to be involved in the project. Gates continued by saying the planning process had included many community meetings, and a consultant had been hired to assist with the master plan. She said the Iredell County Planning Board, as well as the municipalities of Troutman, Statesville, Mooresville, Love Valley, and Harmony had already adopted the plan. John Cock, an Alta Planning Senior Associate, said the county's citizens had voiced a need for greenways and trails, especially for walking, running and bicycling. Cock said that by adopting the plan, the county would be eligible for additional funds for implementation, and the Lowes Corporation had already donated $250,000. Chairman Johnson asked, in respect for personal property rights, if any legislation was connected to the plan that would allow land condemnations. Cock said the rights of condemnation would rest with only the counties and towns, not with the CTT. He said there had been an effort to locate properties where the trails would be welcomed, and there were willing property owners. Gates said a guiding principal in the project had been respect for the land as well as for the property owner. She said the CTT was a nonprofit, and as such, it did not have the authority to exercise eminent domain. Gates said the CTT did not support counties or municipalities that exercised property condemnations for the trails. She said the CTT had gone on record as saying no funding would be provided if this type of land acquisition occurred. 2 Chairman Johnson asked if the same declaration could be made about easements -- they would occur by mutual consent. Gates said absolutely. Commissioner Robertson said that when the trail survey information became available, it was somewhat as a surprise that so many people voiced a desire for recreational trails. He asked if the trails were for ATVs, or were they only for runners, walkers, and bicyclists. Gates said the trails would be as multi -modal as possible; however, they would not include ATVs or motorized vehicles. She said each jurisdiction would be allowed to determine what recreational activities might be allowed, for example, horseback riding. Robertson said many people had concerns about litter and crime near the trail sites. He asked for information from communities that had similar trails. Gates said this was a common concern, but not a common problem. She said there were national studies that showed there was no increased rate of crime on greenways or trails, and the opposite actually occurred. Cock said a farmer in the Davidson area was having problems with ATVs breaking fences on his bottom lands. He said the farmer dedicated greenway rights-of-way, and the problems stopped. Rhett Dusenburv, a Town of Mooresville Commissioner, encouraged the board to adopt the thread trail plan. Bob Carriker, a Statesville citizen, encouraged adoption of the plan due to the recreational, health, and economic benefits. No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Johnson adjourned the hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Robertson to endorse the resolution that would adopt the Carolina Thread Trail Master Plan. (He read a section of the resolution that stipulated that "adoption of the Master Plan means that it will serve as a guideline for developing future proposed connections and does not imply a commitment of funding by local governments for implementing the trails described therein.") VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE CAROLINA THREAD TRAIL MASTER PLAN FOR IREDELL COUNTY COMMUNITIES Whereas, the Carolina Thread Trail's mission is to bring resources to the 15 -county region in the south-central piedmont of North Carolina and the north -central portion of South Carolina in order to create an interconnected trail system with major regional trails designated as the Carolina Thread Trail; and Whereas, many communities in our region have taken a lead in planning andlor building local trails and greenways, and those efforts can be greatly enhanced by being connected to a larger regional network of trails; and Whereas, this Master Plan outlines a means for long-term coordination of greenway and trail development within the county, cities and towns in Iredell County to help promote the preservation and improvement of residents' quality of life; and Whereas, it presents a first-ever plan to integrate all existing and proposed municipal and county trails with additional greenway/trail segments that will together create a comprehensive multi -use network for connecting people, places and destinations to each other and surrounding counties; and Whereas, it is well understood that building a trail system of this scale is a long-term undertaking, and segments will emerge over time and grow together, and adjustments will be made to the proposed routes as circumstances change and more information becomes available; and Whereas, adoption of this Master Plan means that it will serve as a guideline for developing future proposed connections and does not imply a commitment of funding by local governments for implementing the trails described therein. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, by the Iredell County Board of Commissioners, that Iredell County hereby adopts the Carolina Thread Trail Master Plan for Iredell County Communities; an outline for a system of trails that will connect our communities, people and special regional points of interest for years to come. 3 ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Request for Endorsement of the Transportation Project Priority List for Submittal to the Lake Norman Rural Planning Organization: Interim Planning Director William Allison said every two years Iredell County participated in a process with the Lake Norman RPO to identify transportation projects for inclusion in the State Transportation Improvement Program. He said the list was created cooperatively with representatives from Statesville, Mooresville, Troutman, and Harmony, and it included previous submissions as well as new projects. Allison said the roads were scored and given a rank with the later being developed through the use of average daily traffic counts, automotive crash occurrences, fatalities, and other data. Commissioner Robertson said the top project, the 1-40/1-77/Hwy. 21 interchange, would be expensive. He asked if the interchange's costs would decrease the number of smaller projects. Allison said this was a possibility. Commissioner Robertson mentioned the Perth Road widening was not on the list. MOTION by Commissioner Mitchell to endorse the Transportation Project Priority List as presented by the staff. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. The list is as follows: 1) Ex/st/n(7 F�oiects During every TIP cycle, the following projects are scored and ranked to compete against other projects in the Lake Norman M-0 Some of these projects sere well enough for inclusion on the Lake Norman RFO's priority list submitted to the NCDOT, and out of those projects, some will advance to the TIPand some will win funding. Key: RF19= project was on last PFO priority list TIP --project is on current (2012-2018) TIP Funded/partially funded (2017)= funding status and commencement • l -4011-771 US21 Interchange Modification: RPOITIP/partially funded (current) • 1-77 widening from Mack Co. Line to Statesville: RP0/TIP/partialty funded (2017) • Brawley School Road widening from Talbert Rd to US 21: f O/TIP • US 21 widening from NC 150 to Troutman: RPO • US 21 widening from US 64 to NC 1933 (Fump Station Road): RPO • Williamson Road widening from 1-77 to NC 150: R90 • Carner Bagnal Road from 1-40 to 1-77 RPO • 1-40 & US 21 interchange improvements • US21 / NC 115 widening from Cedar Lane Ave. in Troutman to SR 1336 in Barium Springs • NC 150 widening from NC 152 split to NC 115 • Eastside Dr. from Barkley to E Trade • NC 150/152 widening east of Mooresville to Rowan Co. Line • 1-40 widening from Catawba County to Statesville • US 21 widening from NC 1933 (Rump Station Road) to 1-77 • NC 115 widening from Mack Co. Line to Timber Road • Murdock Road Improvement from US21 to 1-77 at Exit 45 2) New Submissions • Cornelius Road Interchange with 1-77, extension to Mazeppa Road, widening from Judas Road to US 21 • NC 115 widening from Sullivan Farm Rd to 1-40 • Absher Park Rd extension to Museum Rd • East-West Connector in Mooresville • Fairview Road overpass and connection to Williamson and modification to Exit 33 • Carolina Thread Trail projects for Bike/ped funding: Route Jdowntown Statesville, Fort Dobbs, along Fourth aeek Route K along Morrison Qeek and Fourth Qeek Route Q along railroad ROW between Troutman and Statesville Route Y the Dye Qeek aeenway, and along Rocky Rver This TIP cycle, Iredell County has proposed new submissions to be ranked with the existing projects. To accommodate travelers to America's Ballpark, we have extended the scope of the Cornelius Road widening project to include the Judas Road intersection. 4 The congestion on Highway 115 entering Statesville has worsened so that the Qty of Statesville wants to add lanes to relieve congestion. Similarly, building a new connection between Radio Road and Cooper Farm Road will alleviate traffic on both Highway 115 and Highway 21 in Statesville. The proposed Fast -West Connector connecting Langtree Road to Highway 3 and the Fairview Road overpass are top priorities to the Town of Mooresville because of the projects' proximity to the Lowes headquarters. The NCDOT has recently changed the process for prioritizing transportation projects. Submissions for bicycle and pedestrian projects now occur as part of the TI P process instead of a separate application process as in previous years. The Carolina Thread Trail projects will receive Bicycle and Pedestrian Division funding, which is separate from highway funding and will be used for bike and pedestrian facilities elsewhere in North Carolina if not in I redell County. 3) Funded Projects -Need Not Apply • NC 150 from I-77 to Co line • 1-77 from Mecklenburg County line to Exit 33 Because Highway 150 and a section of I-77 have funding for at least years 2017 and 2020, these projects have a place reserved on future STI Ps and do not need to be ranked and scored henceforth. 4) Projects Removed • Tomlin Mill Road Extension to US 21 south of Harmony • US 64 widening from Statesville to Barry Oak Road • US 21 widening in Harmony • NC 901 widening from 1-77 to Warren Bridge Road • NC 801 widening from NC 150 N to Rowan Co. line • US 70 near 1 -77 -construct turn lane • 1-77 and Jane Sowers Road interchange • US 21 adding turn lane from Fairview Road to NC 115 • Connector from Langtree Road to Fairview Road in Mooresville I redell County has nine existing projects that did not score well enough to place on the RPO's priority list nor the TIP, and, as I redell County intends to enter five new projects in the ranking competition, it should remove some former projects to demonstrate preference for the new projects. A number of projects were removed because of slowed population growth. Two projects near the Lowes headquarters were dropped at Mooresville's request because the East-West Connector and Fairview Road flyover present better solutions. Similarly, Statesville is reexamining the proposed location of the Jane Sowers Road interchange and will submit the project in the next TIP cycle after further review. Request from the Iredell-Statesville Schools for Permission to Apply for North Carolina Education Lottery Funds in Conjunction with the Widening of the Roadway at Brawley Middle School (new entrance with grading, drainage, paving and repaving of the parking lot): Dr. Kenny Miller, the Iredell-Statesville Schools Director of Facility Services, said the Brawley Road widening had necessitated the redefining of the Brawley School entryway. He asked permission to apply for lottery funds to pay for the improvements. Chairman Johnson asked if the Department of Transportation would help pay the costs. Dr. Miller said the state paid for a right-of-way, near the front of the school, but there would be no other assistance. MOTIO by Vice Chairman Norman to approve the application for the lottery funds. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #1 to Recognize $455,651 in Lottery Proceeds and to Appropriate to the Iredell-Statesville Schools: Finance Director Susan Blumenstein said that on June 22, 2011, a lottery request for $455,651 was approved by the NC Department of Public Instruction. She said a budget amendment was now needed for the appropriation of the funds to the Iredell-Statesville Schools. MOTION by Commissioner Mitchell to approve Budget Amendment #1. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #2 to Recognize $280,000 in Lottery Proceeds and to Appropriate to the Iredell-Statesville Schools: Finance Director Blumenstein said Budget Amendment #2 would recognize the revenue requested for the Brawley Middle School entranceway, paving, and parking project. She said approval of the amendment, at this time, would eliminate the need to seek board approval for the transfer once the state released the money. OTION by Vice Chainnan Norman to approve Budget Amendment #2. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. To recognize lottery proceeds and appropriate to Iredell-Statesville Schools for BraMey Mclde Parking - $21,800; Lighting Upgrade debt service - $253,651; $180,200 Career BA#1 Acaderry (applications approved by BOC 67/2011). 7/19/2011 Account t # Curren Change Amended General Fund Curren Charxje Amended 104700457101 LotteryRDoeeds - ISS (455,651) (455,651) 105700 560004 ISS - Lott eds (280,000) 455,651 455,651 Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #2 to Recognize $280,000 in Lottery Proceeds and to Appropriate to the Iredell-Statesville Schools: Finance Director Blumenstein said Budget Amendment #2 would recognize the revenue requested for the Brawley Middle School entranceway, paving, and parking project. She said approval of the amendment, at this time, would eliminate the need to seek board approval for the transfer once the state released the money. OTION by Vice Chainnan Norman to approve Budget Amendment #2. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Request from the Greater Statesville Development Corporation (GSDC) for Approval of a Service Agreement Memorandum with the Centralina Council of Governments for a Profile Data Report: Finance Director Blumenstein said the GSDC had requested to use nine Centralina membership (dues) hours from the county's annual allotment (60 hours) to update the GSDC's profile data report. Blumenstein said the nine hours would save the GSDC $586.50, and the City of Statesville would also be asked to donate the same amount (nine hours) for the project. OTIO by Commissioner Robertson to approve the Centralina Council of Governments Service Agreement Memorandum for the Profile Data Report. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Request from the Sheriffs Office for Consent to Apply for a 2011 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for $20,749 with the Funds to be used to Purchase Investigative Technology Items and to Fund the Youth Athletic Program: Captain Mike Phillips, with the Sheriff's Office, requested permission to apply for $20,749 from the US Department of Justice. He said the funds would be used to purchase investigative technology and to fund the sheriff's athletic league. funds. Commissioner Robertson asked if any matching funds were required. Phillips said no. OTIO by Vice Chairman Norman to allow the sheriff's office to apply for the JAG VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Request for the Scheduling of a Public Hearing on August 2, 2011 for the Consideration of an Ambulance Franchise Agreement with LifeStar Emergency Services: 6 To recognize lottery proceeds and appropriate to Iredell-Statesville Sdnods for BraWey Mdde entryv%ey, pairing and paving. (B.O.C. to consider application 7.19.2011) BA#2 Account# Curren Charxje Amended General Fund 104700457101 Lottery Proceeds - ISS (455,651) (280,000) (735,651) 105700 560004 ISS - Lott ects 455,651 280,000 735,651 Request from the Greater Statesville Development Corporation (GSDC) for Approval of a Service Agreement Memorandum with the Centralina Council of Governments for a Profile Data Report: Finance Director Blumenstein said the GSDC had requested to use nine Centralina membership (dues) hours from the county's annual allotment (60 hours) to update the GSDC's profile data report. Blumenstein said the nine hours would save the GSDC $586.50, and the City of Statesville would also be asked to donate the same amount (nine hours) for the project. OTIO by Commissioner Robertson to approve the Centralina Council of Governments Service Agreement Memorandum for the Profile Data Report. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Request from the Sheriffs Office for Consent to Apply for a 2011 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for $20,749 with the Funds to be used to Purchase Investigative Technology Items and to Fund the Youth Athletic Program: Captain Mike Phillips, with the Sheriff's Office, requested permission to apply for $20,749 from the US Department of Justice. He said the funds would be used to purchase investigative technology and to fund the sheriff's athletic league. funds. Commissioner Robertson asked if any matching funds were required. Phillips said no. OTIO by Vice Chairman Norman to allow the sheriff's office to apply for the JAG VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Request for the Scheduling of a Public Hearing on August 2, 2011 for the Consideration of an Ambulance Franchise Agreement with LifeStar Emergency Services: 6 Deputy County Manager Tracy Jackson said LifeStar Emergency Services was a for-profit ambulance provider based in Winston-Salem, NC. He said the company had requested a franchise with the county, and by the ordinance, a public hearing was needed. Jackson said August 2, 2011 was the date chosen for the hearing. OTION by Commissioner Mitchell to schedule a public hearing on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 regarding the franchise application. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays - 0. Request from the Register of Deeds for Approval of a Pitney Bowes Postage Meter Rental Agreement: Register of Deeds Matt McCall requested approval to eliminate a mail machine agreement and to approve a postage meter vendor. He said $245 was currently being paid, per quarter, for the mail machine, and only $216.00, was needed for the newer equipment (two-year lease at $54 per quarter). McCall said $1,749 a year would be saved during the next two years, plus there would be additional savings found when the postal service increased postage rates. He said the current vendor sent microchips to be installed when there were rate increases, and these cost $253 per occurrence, compared to the Pitney Bowes machine that could be adjusted by modem at no cost. OTION by Vice Chairman Norman to approve the Pitney Bowes Postage Meter Agreement. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Request from the Library for Approval of Budget Amendment #3 to Recognize $20,000 from the North Carolina State Library Services Technology Act Grant: Library Director Steve Messick requested approval of this budget amendment to recognize a $20,000 grant with the funds to be used to start an E -book collection. Messick said there would be a $5,025 local match, and it would be supplied out of budgeted funds for new books. Commissioner Mitchell asked if the E -books would take the place of hardback books. Messick said they would supplement them. OTION by Commissioner Mitchell to approve Budget Amendment #3 to recognize the $20,000. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Request from the Library for Approval of a Contract with OverDrive, Inc., for a Digital Library Reserve Content Service Plan: Library Director Steve Messick requested approval of a contract with OverDrive, Inc., the only supplier for library E -books. Messick said the four-year contract would cost $12,000 annually ($6,000 credit for purchasing E -books and $6,000 for web service to provide public access to E -books). Messick said patrons would go to the library web site and download E -books for a two-week period. He said that at the end of the two weeks, the E -book would disappear from the reader. Messick said there were numerous advantages with E -books, for instance, (1) staff members did not have to check them out or check them back in (2) no one had to re -shelve them (3) they were never lost (4) they were never damaged (5) they were never stolen and (6) they could be checked out 24/7. He said the contract was for four years, but after 18 months, if problems occurred, termination could happen without financial penalty. Messick said this would be the library's first involvement with E -books. 7 To appropriate a LSTA Basic Equipment Grant in the Litxary depar rrent for E -books. BA#3 7/1912011 Ax«m # currat Changs Aiended General Fund 104650 4561.20 LSTAGrant - (20,000) (20,000) 1056525354.06 Library Materials - AdultFiction 60,000 14,000 74,000 105652 5354.20 Lihary Materials - Adult Nion Fiction 50,000 6,000 56,000 Request from the Library for Approval of a Contract with OverDrive, Inc., for a Digital Library Reserve Content Service Plan: Library Director Steve Messick requested approval of a contract with OverDrive, Inc., the only supplier for library E -books. Messick said the four-year contract would cost $12,000 annually ($6,000 credit for purchasing E -books and $6,000 for web service to provide public access to E -books). Messick said patrons would go to the library web site and download E -books for a two-week period. He said that at the end of the two weeks, the E -book would disappear from the reader. Messick said there were numerous advantages with E -books, for instance, (1) staff members did not have to check them out or check them back in (2) no one had to re -shelve them (3) they were never lost (4) they were never damaged (5) they were never stolen and (6) they could be checked out 24/7. He said the contract was for four years, but after 18 months, if problems occurred, termination could happen without financial penalty. Messick said this would be the library's first involvement with E -books. 7 MOTION by Vice Chairman Norman to approve the OverDrive, Inc. contract. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Request for Approval of the June 2011 Refunds and Releases: County Manager Ron Smith said (1) the tax department had submitted the June refunds/releases for approval (2) none of the board members were involved in the transactions and (3) the tax administrator recommended approval. MOTIO by Commissioner Robertson to approve the June 2011 refunds and releases. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Releases for the month of June 2011 Monthly $25,21 Total Breakdown of Releases_ County $15.864.86 Solid Waste Fees $0.00 E Alex. Ca. Fire 4V1 $5.19 Shepherd's Fire #2 $66.86 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 $26.20 All County Fire #4 $1,330.46 B&F Fire #5 $48-00 Statesville City $1,119.40 Statesville Downtown $9.56 Mooresville Town $4,207.86 Mooresville Downtown $0.00 Mooresville School $2.440.48 Love Valley $15.40 Harmony $0.00 Troutman $61.05 Davidson $20.49 Refunds for the month of June 2011 Monthly $889.76 Total Breakdown of Refunds: County $8.18 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 4t4 $0.00 B8.F Fire #5 $0.00 Statesville City $6-99 Statesville Downtown $0.00 Mooresville Town $709.45 Mooresville Downtown $0.,00 Mooresville School $165.14 Love Valley $0.00 Harmony $000 Troutman $0.00 Davidson $0.00 Request from the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) for the Designation of a Voting Delegate for the Annual Conference in Concord, NC: County Manager Ron Smith said the NCACC had requested the designation of a voting delegate for the annual conference in Cabarrus County. MOTION by Chairman Johnson to appoint Commissioner Griffith as the voting delegate. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Request for Approval of the June 21, 2011 Minutes: MOTION by Vice Chairman Norman to approve the minutes as presented. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Animal Grievance Committee (1 announcement) Recreation Advisory Board (1 announcement) 9 APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Planning Board (3 appointments): Commissioner Mitchell nominated Gene Mahaffey and Kristi Pfeufer. Commissioner Robertson nominated Tommy Alexander. MOTTO by Chairman Johnson to appoint Mahaffey, Pfeufer, and Alexander by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Marvin Collins Plannine Award: Commissioner Robertson congratulated the planning department on being awarded the Marvin Collins Planning Award in the Outstanding Planning Category. He said the county's planning department had achieved the award even though there were 99 other counties competing along with an undetermined number of municipalities. Robertson said it was important to recognize this achievement. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: An opportunity was offered to the public to speak; however, no one accepted. NEW BUSINESS Ad Hoc Committee for the Cooperative Extension Service Director's Position: Chairman Johnson said it was understood the state would appoint a new extension service director after consultation with the county. He said it might be beneficial to have a list of qualifications, attributes, and characteristics needed in a future director. Johnson recommended that an ad hoc committee be created and for the following individuals to serve: Donnie Johnston, David Sides, Danny Allen, Jim Head, Jim Dobson, Grady Mills, and himself. In addition, Chairman Johnson requested that Deputy County Manager Tracy Jackson coordinate the meetings and serve as a moderator. Chairman Johnson then nominated the individuals for the committee. MOTION by Commissioner Mitchell to appoint Johnston, Sides, Allen, Head, Dobson, Mills, and Johnson. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Commissioner Robertson asked to be notified of the meeting date(s). Chairman Johnson said Mr. Jackson could notify all of the board members by e-mail. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT: No report was given by Mr. Smith. CLOSED SESSION: At 8:24 P.M., Chairman Johnson made a lrrlotioto enter into closed session pursuant to Economic Development — G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (4) and Personnel — G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (6). VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. (RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AT 8:35 PM) MODIFICATION TO THE AMESBURY COMPANY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE: MOTION by Chairman Johnson to approve a modification to the agreement for the Amesbury Company by lowering the incentive to $54,108.00, over a five-year period, based on a $3,584,000.00 investment in Iredell County and contingent upon a contract being executed within 180 days. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. 9 ADJOURNMENT: OTIO by Chairman Johnson to adjourn the meeting. (NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 7:00 P.M., in the Iredeil County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC) VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Approval: 10 Clerk to the Board