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REGULAR MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 6 2011
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, September 6, 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, Deputy County Manager Tracy Jackson,
Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Purchasing Agent Dean Lail, Solid Waste Director David
Lambert, Fire Marshal Ronny Thompson, Planning Director Joey Raczkowski, Planner William
Allison, Code Enforcement and Special Projects Director Lynn Niblock, 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 Chairman Johnson to approve the
agenda with the following adjustments:
Deletion: Appointment Before the Board — Consideration of a Request from the Allison Woods
Foundation for a Solid Waste Fee Waiver Relating to a Living History Event on
September 16, 17, 18, 2011 (The Allison Woods Director requested for this item to be
removed due to no one being able to attend the meeting.)
Additions: Request from ICATS for Permission to Accept ARRA funds to Convert four Fleet
Vehicles to Propane Fuel and approve the use of Fund Balance to Pay Equipment &
Installation Costs While Awaiting Reimbursement
Request from the Sheriff s Office for Approval of Budget Amendment #8 to
Appropriate Funds from Fund Balance Reserved for the Commissary to Building
Rental for the Annual Lease Payment to I -SS for the former Ebenezer School Property
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS
Presentation of a Proclamation Proclaiming September 17-23, 2011 as Constitution
Week in Iredell County to the Daughters of the American Revolution Organization:
Chairman Johnson read and presented the following proclamation to DAR members Jane Cook
and Doris Worthington.
Proclamation
for
Constitution Week 2011
WHEREAS, September 17, 2011 marks the two hundred and twenty-fourth anniversary of the drafting of
the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to officially recognize this magnificent document and the anniversary
of its creation; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to officially recognize the patriotic celebrations which will
commemorate the occasion; and
WHEREAS, Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by the President of the
United States of America for the designation of Constitution Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims September 17
through 23, 2011 to be CONSTITUTION WEEK in Iredell County, North Carolina, and respectfully requests our
citizens to reaffirm the ideals that the Framers of the Constitution had in 1787.
Chairman Johnson also read The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of
America as follows:
"We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure
domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the
blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United
States of America. "
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairman Johnson declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.
CASE #1108-1: Consideration of a Rezoning Request from Owner/Applicant M.
Douglas Davidson to Rezone 48.67 Acres from R-20, Single Family Residential District to
RA, Residential Agricultural District: Planner William Allison presented this request and a
copy of the staff report is as follows:
EXPLANATION OF THE REQUEST
This is a request to rezone 48.67 acres at 540 Mock Mill Road in Statesville from R-20, Single -Family
Residential District to RA, Residential Agricultural District. Although this is a straight rezoning, the
applicant is proposing to operate a kennel on this property, which includes grooming and possibly-
hoarding
ossiblyhoarding dogs in the future.
OWNERIAPPLICANT
OWNER: M. Douglas Davidson
540 Mock Mill Road
Statesville, NC 28677
PROPERTY INFORMATION
LOCATION: At 540
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ZONING HISTORY. This property has been zoned R-20 since 1991. It was rezoned from RA as part of
a non -owner rezoning request that included 101 parcels (approximately 600 acres) and in which 92% of
the property owners were in favor of the request. In 2001, approximately 530 acres that adjoin this
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EXISTING LAND USE: The parcel is currently being used for residential and farming purposes.
ZONING HISTORY. This property has been zoned R-20 since 1991. It was rezoned from RA as part of
a non -owner rezoning request that included 101 parcels (approximately 600 acres) and in which 92% of
the property owners were in favor of the request. In 2001, approximately 530 acres that adjoin this
property were rezoned from RA to R-20. The R -UR area to the northwest was rezoned from RA in 1999.
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OTHER JURISDICTIONAL INFORMATION: This property, is located outside of the City o/
Statesville's long-range USA boundary as identified in the 2030 Horizon Plan.
OTHER SITE CHARACTERISTICS: This property is located in the Catawba/Lake Norman WSIV--PA
water supply watershed. The site plan for future development will be reviewed for compliance with the
watershed regulations in the Land Development Code.
IMPACTS ON LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND/OR FACILITES
TRAFFIC: In 2008, the average number of vehicles per day on Mock Mill Road was 780. NCDOT does
not have a capacity listed for Mock Mill Road, but estimated the capacity, of this type of road to be
10,000-15,000 vehicles per day.
SCHOOLS: Because this is a residential rezoning and the lot sizes are the same due to watershed
standards, there should be no implications on local schools.
FIRE MARSHAL: This proposal has been reviewed by the Iredell County Fire Marshal's Office. The
Fire Marshal's Office has no issues with the proposal.
EMS: This proposal has been reviewed by the EMS Director- and he had no problems or comments with
regards to the request.
REQUIRED REVIEWS BY OTHER AGENCIES
LOCAL: The applicant will have to provide a site plan to the Planning & Development Department for
review in order to operate a kennel. Zoning requirements such as parking and screening will be
reviewed at such time. Plans will also be reviewed by the Planning & Development Department for
compliance with Erosion & Sedimentation Control standards.
STATE: Other than building code, there should be no formal state agency review at this time.
FEDERAL: None at this time.
STAFF AND BOARD COMMENTS
STAFF COMMENTS: This site is designated as low-density, residential on the 2030 Horizon Plan. The
proposed RA district fits into the low-density, residential designation.
Approving this rezoning could be seen as whittling away at the R-20 zoning district that citizens worked
so hard to get approved in 1991 and could set precedence for similar requests in the future. However,
this lot probably should not have been included in the initial request because the lots across the Mock
Mill Road were not included. Standard zoning practice has been to have the same zoning district on each
side of the road to make uses more consistent.
The Planning staff can support the proposed rezoning request based on the following: the district is in
compliance with the 2030 Horizon Plan future Land use map, the property is located along the Interstate
and adfoins the RA district on two sides, and the proposed use and permitted uses in the RA district
should not have a negative impact on the surrounding area.
SITE REVIEW COMMITTEE. N/A
PLANNING BOARD ACTION: On August 3, 2011, the Planning Board voted 9-0 to recommend
approval of the request based on consistency with the 2030 Horizon Plan.
Commissioner Griffith asked if any opposition had been received about the rezoning.
Allison said one individual asked a question at the planning board meeting.
Chairman Johnson said it was his understanding the applicant wanted to build a kennel in
the future.
Allison said the actual request was for dog grooming, but the RA district did allow for
kennels and this type of service.
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Johnson asked if the RA district allowed animals to stay overnight in kennels.
Allison said yes.
No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Johnson adjourned the hearing.
MOTTO by Commissioner Mitchell to approve the zoning map amendment and to
make a finding that the approval was consistent with the adopted 2030 Horizon Plan and that
said approval was reasonable and in the public interest due to its consistency with the 2030
Horizon Plan; as a result, said approval furthers the goals and objectives of the 2030 Horizon
Plan.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Request to Call for a Public Hearing on October 4, 2011 Regarding a Release of
Zoning/Subdivision Jurisdiction to the Town of Mooresville from James F. Martin with
Crescent Resources: Planner William Allison said a request had been received from James F.
Martin, Crescent Resources, for a release of zoning and subdivision jurisdiction to the Town of
Mooresville. He said the parcel (PIN#4636-06-5499) was located on Forest Lake Boulevard at
Brawley School Road, and the proposed use (under the Town of Mooresville's jurisdiction)
would be a single-family subdivision with 140 to 180 homes on an 88 -acre tract. Allison said the
applicant was requesting the release in order to get water and sewer from the Town of
Mooresville due to unfavorable soil characteristics for septic systems. He said approval would
allow the development to begin sooner, rather than having to wait until the property could be
annexed in June of 2012. Allison requested that a public hearing be called for October 4, 2011.
Vice Chairman Norman said he understood the property was to be used for stick -built
homes and not mobile homes.
Allison said this was correct -- single-family, stick built residential homes.
Chairman Johnson said that if the board disallowed the request, the applicant could still
proceed with an annexation next summer.
Allison said this was correct, and it would occur at the end of June 2012.
MOTION by Commissioner Griffith to call for a public hearing on October 4 to consider
the request.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Request from the Harmony VFD for Approval of Budget Amendment #7 in an
amount up to $150,000 for the Purchase of an Aerial Truck: Fire Marshal Ronny Thompson
said the Fire Tax District Chairman and the Harmony VFD Chief were attending the meeting to
answer any questions.
Commissioner Griffith asked if the aerial truck would be available to other VFDs in the
area.
Commissioner Mitchell, who also is a member of Fire Tax District Board (FTDB), said
the request had received unanimous approval by the FTDB. He said the Harmony district had
two business structures (Tyson's Rendering Plant & Lowes Distribution Center) that could
possibly someday need an aerial unit, plus there had been silo fires. Mitchell said the Harmony
VFD had looked at a used truck being sold by the City of Richmond for approximately
$150,000.00, and a similar new vehicle would cost $800,000+. Mitchell said the truck would
last for many years and benefit the northern end.
Chairman Johnson said he understood the unit would be housed at the Harmony station.
Fire Marshal Thompson said this was correct.
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Johnson asked, with the truck being housed at Harmony, if its existence would benefit
other VFDs in the area with their ISO ratings.
Harmony VFD Chief Trent Cranfield said yes, and it would be available to Union Grove,
Central, County Line, Lone Hickory, Sheffield -Callahan, Wilkes-Iredell and Ebenezer. He said
mutual aid agreements were already in place with these departments.
Commissioner Robertson said he assumed the truck would fit inside the Harmony VFD
building.
Cranfield said yes.
Commissioner Robertson asked why the City of Richmond was selling the truck.
Cranfield said the city's fleet was rotated every ten years no matter the mileage or use.
He said that before taking possession, an aerial and pump certification would have to occur by
mechanics of Pierce, the truck's manufacturer. Cranfield said the City of Richmond would have
to correct any problems.
Robertson asked if there was a warranty.
Cranfield said no, but again the truck would have to pass an aerial and pump test.
Johnson asked when the VFD would take possession.
Cranfield said it could be mid-October to early November.
Robertson asked about the existing funds for fire trucks. He asked if the county should
be concerned at this point.
Fire Tax District Board Chairman Frank Phillips said at the present time, there was a little
over a million dollars from fire tax revenue in the debt service fund. He said the $150,000 would
be taken from this line item and around $850,000 would remain.
Johnson said the intent was to pay for the truck upon delivery.
Phillips said yes, and a deposit had already been given.
MOTION by Commissioner Mitchell to approve Budget Amendment #7 for the
Harmony VFD.
VOTING: Aves — 5: Nays — 0.
Request for Approval to Amend the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Grant
Project Ordinance to Recognize (1) Approved Activities by the Department of Energy, (2)
Rebate Revenue and (3) to Authorize the Usage of Current Staff to Provide Energy
Upgrades: Code Enforcement and Special Projects Director Lynn Niblock said final approval
had been received for additional energy upgrades and an amendment to the project ordinance
was needed.
Commissioner Robertson noted that federal funds had been used for the project. He
asked if the county had saved any money.
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Accound #
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County Wde Fre Taff Fund
204880 499462
Appro. Fund Baance—Debt
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(150,000)
(150,000)
205525 537604
HarnpW Fre Department
515,000
150,000
665,000
Request for Approval to Amend the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Grant
Project Ordinance to Recognize (1) Approved Activities by the Department of Energy, (2)
Rebate Revenue and (3) to Authorize the Usage of Current Staff to Provide Energy
Upgrades: Code Enforcement and Special Projects Director Lynn Niblock said final approval
had been received for additional energy upgrades and an amendment to the project ordinance
was needed.
Commissioner Robertson noted that federal funds had been used for the project. He
asked if the county had saved any money.
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Niblock said enough data should be accumulated soon to show the savings. He said the
HVAC equipment had not been addressed, but additional energy savings should be realized,
especially with the programmable thermostat project.
Robertson said that if the employees could adjust the thermostats for long weekends, or
holidays, he would like for this to occur, as every little bit counted in saving money.
Niblock said that with programmable thermostats, the human element was eliminated.
He said that through the energy project, other savings had been found, for example, a water
meter at the Government Center South was too large for the county's needs and a four -inch pipe
was changed to a two-inch one.
Robertson encouraged Niblock to keep track of the money and for there to be a report on
the project even though federal, not county, funds were used.
OTIO by Commissioner Robertson to approve the ARRA grant project amendment
as requested.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Iredell County, North Carolina
Department of Energy - Lighting Upfit Grant
Amended Grant Project Ordinance
Be it Ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina: Previously
Original Amended Change Amended
Funds for this project will be
Section 1 provided by:
Section 2
Department of Energy Grant
Energy Rebates
The following costs will be paid from this grant project fund:
Government Center - Statesville
Labor
Lighting Materials & Supplies
Contracted Services
Government Center - Annex
Labor
Lighting Materials & Supplies
Contracted Services
Facility Services
Labor
Lighting Materials & Supplies
Contracted Services
Government Center - South
Labor
Lighting Materials & Supplies
Contracted Services
Hall of Justice
23,395
16,280
1,090
3,025
2,155
135
5,495
3,000
270
5,940
19,945
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$ 240,000 $482,100 $482,100
$ 240,000 $482,100 $8,624 $490,724
$ 40,765 40,665
5,315 7,760
8,765 6,320
25,885 25,885
54,810
40,665
7,760
6,320
25,885
Energy Coordinator
Labor
47,500 39,584
87,084
54,810
2,000 1,300
54,810
Labor
31,660
HVAC Change -outs
Lighting Materials & Supplies
21,630
105,753
T -Stats and Balancing
Contracted Services
1,520
4,200
Equipment
14,521
14,521
Drug Enforcement Office
12,000
12,000
Supplies
700
700
Labor
6,005
10,825
10,825
10,825
Lighting Materials & Supplies
4,545
Contracted Services
275
Crime Lab
6,610
6,610
6,610
Labor
4,140
Lighting Materials & Supplies
2,270
Contracted Services
200
EMS -Mooresville
11,390
11,390
11,390
Labor
6,755
Lighting Materials & Supplies
4,315
Contracted Services
320
Building Standards Center
5,300
5,300
5,300
Labor
1,480
Lighting Materials & Supplies
3,820
Contracted Services
-
Human Services Building
70,335
70,235
70,235
Labor
40,605
Lighting Materials & Supplies
27,685
Contracted Services
2,045
Previously
Original
Amended
Change
Amended
Other Projects
Labor
102,000
(85,784)
16,216
Lighting Materials & Supplies
72,600
(72,600)
-
Contracted Services
4,000
(4,000)
-
Administration
8,000
(7,050)
950
$ 240,000
(169,434)
Energy Coordinator
Labor
47,500 39,584
87,084
Supplies
2,000 1,300
3,300
40,884
HVAC Change -outs
Contracted Services
105,753
105,753
T -Stats and Balancing
Labor
4,200
4,200
Equipment
14,521
14,521
Contracted Services
12,000
12,000
Supplies
700
700
31,421
Administration
Employee Salary Costs
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6,000 6,000
Advertising 200 200
$482,100 $8,624 $490,724
Section 3. This Grant Project Fund shall continue until the project is complete.
Section 4. The County Manager is authorized to transfer funds between line items.
Section 5. Payments from this Grant Project Fund shall be authorized by the County Manager or
his designee.
Request to Call for a Public Hearing on September 20, 2011 to Obtain Citizen
Comments and Input on the 2008 Community Development Block Grant — Providencia USA
Rail Spur Project: County Manager Ron Smith said a public hearing was held on
August 16, 2011 to hear public comments regarding the closeout of Providencia's 2008 CDBG for
Economic Development, and a notice was properly submitted to the newspaper. He said the ad's
proof was returned to the Clerk to the Board with a publishing date of August 3; however, the
newspaper erroneously listed it for August 31. Smith said that in order to comply with CDBG
regulations, a second public hearing was needed.
MOTION by Vice Chairman Norman to call for public hearing on September 20, 2011
about the CDBG closeout.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Request from the Solid Waste Department for Approval of a Resolution Exempting
the Remainder of the Phase V Project from the Request for Quote (RFQ) Process and
Approval of a Professional Services Engineering Agreement with Municipal Engineering
Services of Garner, NC for all Necessary Services to Obtain a Permit to Construct from the
NC Department of Environment & Natural Resources for Phase V of the Municipal Solid
Waste Landfill: Solid Waste Director David Lambert said solid waste site development
occurred every five years. He said Phase V planning started in 2008 with a site suitability study,
and a hydrology review occurred in 2010. Lambert said construction funds had been budgeted,
and this work would occur during 2012 and 2013. He said Municipal Engineering (MESCO)
was selected to provide solid waste services through an RFQ process in 2006, and the company
had assisted in locating a new site for waste disposal. Lambert said a site was chosen, and it was
now time to design the facility. He said MESCO was recommended to perform all work
necessary in obtaining a permit, and the department was requesting (1) approval of a resolution
that would exempt the remainder of the project from the RFQ process as outlined in G.S. 143-
64.31, 32 and (2) approval of a professional services engineering agreement with a not to
exceed cost of $125,000. Lambert said the recommendation was occurring due to the complex
nature of the design/permitting of solid waste facilities. He said MESCO had designed other
phases for the county and was familiar with the overall facility.
Commissioner Griffith asked the county manager if he agreed the county had the right to
grant the exemption due to the statute.
Smith said yes.
MOTIO by Commissioner Robertson to approve the resolution exempting the
remainder of the Phase V project from the RFQ process and to approve the Professional Services
Engineering agreement with Municipal Engineering Services for all necessary services to obtain
a permit to construct Phase V from the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural
Resources.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
RESOLUTION OF THE IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
CONCERNING PROCUREMENT OF ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PERMITTING OF
PHASES 5 AND 6 AND CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE 5 OF THE MSW LANDFILL
WHEREAS, the 1987 General Assembly enacted GS Chapter 143 — 64.3 1, Article 31) which establishes a
general public policy that procurement of engineering services for state and local construction projects should
normally be based upon a merit selection process with Tater negotiation on the fee, rather than through a competitive
bidding process based primarily on the fee; and
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WHEREAS, the act allows a governing body to deviate from the general public policy by exempting in
writing particular projects at the sole discretion of the local governing body and by stating the reasons therefore and
circumstances attendant thereto; and
WHEREAS, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners has determined that it is desirable and in the best
interest of Iredell County to exempt the MSW Landfill project from the requirements of the act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Iredell County Board of Commissioners that:
(t) For the following reasons, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners hereby finds that the MSW
Landfill project shall be exempt from the general public policy requirements concerning the selection
of engineering services:
The MSW Landfill project is a high priority project that has been in progress for several years through
a phasing system. The County has relied on the services of one engineering firm in the planning of the
landfill footprint and the previous phases of design and construction. Each phase is a continuation of
the previous phase and their familiarity with the entire project makes it advantageous to the County of
Iredell that one firm perform these services.
The permitting process on the next Phase is in progress by previous agreement and due to the time
constraints and their familiarity with the project, it is impractical to begin the process of selecting an
engineering consultant other than the one that is presently working on the project.
(2) The Board of County Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Manager to negotiate the fees and
contracts necessary to continue using the services of the current engineering consultants that have and
are presently working on the permitting and construction of the next phases of the MSW Landfill.
Request for Approval of the August 16, 2011 Minutes: MOTION by Commissioner
Mitchell to approve the minutes as presented.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Request from ICATS for Permission to Accept ARRA funds to Convert Four Fleet
Vehicles to Propane Fuel and to Approve the Use of Fund Balance to Pay Equipment &
Installation Costs While Awaiting Reimbursement: Transportation Director Ben Garrison
said recently the NC Solar System/NC State University approached him about an alternative fuel
technology or propane gas conversion project for fleet vehicles. He said $23,200 was available
(no local match), and four vehicles could be converted. Garrison said the county would have to
pay for the equipment/installation upfront, and once completed, reimbursement could be
requested. He said a sole source bid could be used due to the sheriffs office already using
propane.
Robertson asked why propane was better. He also asked how much propane, compared
to gasoline, would be needed to operate a vehicle.
Garrison said on 1,000 gallons of fuel, 10% more would be used on propane, with a cost
of $2.27 a gallon as opposed to the net on gas at $3.04.
Robertson asked how many miles per gallon were obtained on propane. He asked if the
cost to operate the vehicle would decrease, and if so, by how much.
Garrison said the answer was not available due to only receiving the information a couple
days ago.
Griffith said it was understood that only four vehicles would be converted, and the costs
would be evaluated at the end of the year.
Garrison said this was correct. He said the sheriffs office would have more information
on the propane usage.
Captain Mike Phillips with the Sheriffs Office said (1) propane was being bought at the
pipeline price (2) there was no sales tax and (3) a 50¢ tax credit was given per gallon. He said
only around $1.20 was being paid per gallon. Phillips said office records had been reviewed for
last month, and during a two-week period, around 3,000 gallons were pumped costing $3,600.
He said the same amount of gas would have been approximately $7,600.
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Griffith asked if the miles per gallon were the same.
Phillips said yes -- that about the same gas mileage was being achieved.
Johnson asked if the sheriff's office would have any problems if their supplier was used
by ICATS.
Phillips said no, and as a matter of fact, the NC Solar Center had notified the sheriff's
office of the availability of $13,000. He said the $13,000 could be used to convert additional law
enforcement vehicles. Phillips said that with more projects, more fueling stations could be
added.
Johnson asked if the county garage would convert the ICATS vehicles.
Garrison said the project had been discussed with the garage director, but due to the tight
funding schedule, the conversion would be done by the company selling the equipment. (The
actual work in converting the vehicles; however, will occur at the county garage.)
Mitchell asked if the vehicle engines lasted longer with propane than gasoline.
Phillips said at this time, it was unknown. He said, however, that due to the cleanness of
the fuel, there were no emissions which resulted in less maintenance and longer engine
longevity.
MOTION by Commissioner Robertson to approve the request as presented.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Request from the Sheriff's Office for Approval of Budget Amendment #8 to
Appropriate Funds from Fund Balance Reserved for Commissary to Building Rental
for the Annual Lease Payment to I -SS for the former Ebenezer School site: Sheriffs
Captain Mike Phillips said a $35,000 budget amendment was being requested to move funds
from the Commissary Fund Balance to Rental/Buildings for an annual lease payment to the
Iredell-Statesville Schools for usage of the Ebenezer School site. He said 7,000 sq. ft. would be
used at a cost of $5.00 a sq. ft., which included several classrooms along with the cafeteria, gym,
and ball fields.
OTION by Vice Chairman Norman to approve Budget Amendment #8.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Lake Norman Marine Commission (1 announcement)
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Troutman Planning & Zoning Board (ETJ — 1 appointment): Chairman Johnson nominated
Steve Cash for a reappointment.
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To appropriate funds from Fund Balance Reser ecl for Carnissary to Building Rental for the annual lease
payrrent to ISS for Bmnezer Sdrod.
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Amount #
Qrr' t QWW Amended
104880 4994.02
Appropriate Fund Bal - Corrmssary
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(35,000)
(35,000)
105510 5345.00
Rental - B-ildings
4,750
35,000
39,750
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Lake Norman Marine Commission (1 announcement)
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Troutman Planning & Zoning Board (ETJ — 1 appointment): Chairman Johnson nominated
Steve Cash for a reappointment.
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MOTTO by Chairman Johnson to close the nominations and appoint Cash by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
NEW BUSINESS
Chairman Johnson provided an update on Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare's transition to a
Medicaid Managed Health Plan as follows:
Governing Structure: This was probably the most passionate and lengthy debate. A number of people
thought equal representation from all counties should occur, and the larger counties felt it should be based
on population. A "hybrid" system was approved where it was agreed that each county would have at least
two representatives, and the rest would be based on population.
Organizational Structure: There is a tentative plan in place, but it might be amended prior to merger. A
merger committee, with three members from each LME was formed, and two individuals from Iredell
County (Bill Furches and Matt McCall) were selected to represent Crossroads.
Transition Financing: There is an agreement stating that full disclosure of any outstanding litigation will
be submitted before anything is finalized. The start up costs are estimated at $4.7 million, but this will be
taken from the existing fund balances of the three organizations (Crossroads/Pathways/Mental Health
Partners). Iredell County will not encumber any expense for this.
Governance: A timeline has been developed, but a schedule on when each part of the organizational
structure is to occur has not been created. Rhett Melton (Area Director/CEO of Pathways) has been
appointed as the Interim Director, John Hardy (Area Director/CEO of Mental Health Partners) will be the
Interim Community Relations Director and David Swann (Area Director/CEO of Crossroads) will be the
Interim Clinical Operations Director.
Chairman Johnson said at some point, the county manager and finance director would be needed
to assist with Crossroads' fund balance transaction, plus the county attorney would be asked to review the
legal documents.
COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT
INTRODUCTION OF THE NEW PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR: County Manager Ron Smith introduced Joey Raczkowski, who originally was the
Moore County Planning Director. Smith said Raczkowski had also worked in Wilson and
Pender counties.
CLOSED SESSION: MOTION by Chairman Johnson, at 8:00 P.M., to enter into
closed session pursuant to Attorney -Client: G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (3) and Personnel: G.S. 143-
318.11 (a) (6).
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
(RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AT 8:30 P.M.)
ADJOURN: MOTTO by Chairman Johnson to adjourn at 8:30 P.M. (NEXT
MEETING: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 7 P.M., in the Iredell County Government Center,
200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Approval:
Clerk to the Board