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REGULAR MINUTES
FEBRUARY 7, 2012
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 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, Planning/Development/Transportation Director Joey Raczkowski, Tax
Collector Bill Furches, Library Director Steve Messick, Register of Deeds Matt McCall,
Executive Assistant Retha Gaither, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore.
CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Johnson
INVOCATION by Commissioner Renee Griffith
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: MOTION by Commissioner Griffith to
approve the agenda with the following revision:
Addition: Closed Session Pursuant to Attorney -Client: G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (3)
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD
Presentation from David Swann on the FY 2010-11 Annual Report for Crossroads
Behavioral Healthcare: Mr. Swann said that as of July 1, 2012, Crossroads (Iredell, Yadkin, &
Sorry Counties) would be called the Partners Behavioral Health Management Board when it
merged with the local managing entities of Pathways (Cleveland, Gaston and Lincoln Counties)
and Mental Health Partners (Burke & Catawba Counties). He said in preparation for the change,
a request was being made for appointments to the new board by April 1 with Iredell County
having four members. Swann requested staggered terms with one individual having a one-year
tern, one individual with a two-year tern and a third appointee with a three-year term. He said
there was still a requirement for a county commissioner to serve in an ex -officio capacity with
his/her term running concurrent with their commissioner's term of office. In addition, Mr.
Swann said the state statutes required appointees to represent certain categories, and Burke
County had appointed a psychiatrist, Sorry County had appointed an individual to represent
children, and a person from Catawba County had been appointed to represent the interests of (1)
individuals with developmental disabilities (2) individuals diagnosed with substance abuse or (3)
individuals with mental illnesses.
Chairman Johnson requested the staff to place the Partners Behavioral Health
Management Board position openings on the March 6 agenda and for the actual appointments to
occur on March 20.
Mr. Swann said National Accreditation was recently achieved. He provided the
following revenue and expenditure spreadsheet, ending December 31, 2011, as well as
information describing Crossroads' services.
Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare
Raucous an[I Exp¢ntllturas Summary
Dec -it
Espnn AlfuM.
LMC Ad ... l radon
...all AAmin and COveuaSne¢
Cu,[cn[
Monthly
Cu..aril
338A51
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250,000C57,014
17,183
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2,9)0,]69
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CAP Medleall
1]5,000
14.6lc
-
06,]32
496'/0
179,434
(1.536)
Olpel TltlN Pa, lteveeue
258,464
21,372
1L.1.
78,947
3..%
16],084
(90,570)
I ME Servie¢ Iand.
4.592,485
3>e,v39
378,630
1,519,156
333%
3.026,312
(1,514,153)
.tale FUnd.
5,898,53b
4]9,8]8
926,386
2,103,38/
30.Bh
4,396,134
(1130100')
FBJfilel Funds
1,488,053
122.111
91,310
$80,20]
30.2'/
1.12(1
(345458)
,on.l, Fun[le
888,825
72,402
17,696
934.413
590"h
1$819
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148,147
115,534
687,].8
30,8%
1.39 S.43b
(350,322)
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9,665,166
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24880713
20]4,226
1,238317
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13923128
(10lc],en)
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5,822,054
485,171
88,939
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796,902
(ti,02G,1v2j
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411.114
34,780
34,028
208,819
50.1%
411,836
ed
C I., ms P,oeas51n0
22>,27d
18,900
17,183
108,655
40.2°/0
219110
(9,184)
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599,292
4%,5 d
62,002
279.877
4n d%,
640.754
(49,538)
P1.0do, RelallOn3
258,464
21,372
1L.1.
78,947
3..%
16],084
(90,570)
Ac cu. s Line 57TIR1
1,fi69,013
801
119,726
03
709,7
426%
1,419,874
(290, 391)
--ince Maria➢ement
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836,379
53.190
36,362
i9S,899
30.7^/e
391,998
(24. 1)
.. e, Anna, /Cas, Service
261,283
21,772
19.078
120,495
9R.1 v
240,990
(20,2]3)
CFACrI
24.000
2,000
1,90o
261,395
3R8%
1$819
(6,360)
Qua l l n'.pir.-n180 u,come. rival
477.23139,950
283,611
39,296
4._si
472,592
(4839 1
Tolol
Io,36000
6,
C6,.7
392,880
_
{342.683
2285
9,665,166
_
(8,7139,929)
onlr¢¢f¢[I Services
Mean. AAu11 l Heellll
2,756.52]
229,711
75,2001
399,2]4
50.65
2,]80,540
97021
Child Mental Health
14.,063
12,139
1],800
.%177
os%
109,SS9
53891
Adult Subiih.le InnI.
>60,061
66,005
Ifl,In.
398,625
51.11
787,250
11,180
Child sanalan¢e AOuse
381.203
31,76>
9,800
247'053
0d 6%
494, Iad
112,803
Achill D ev¢IOPmenlal D na'b'i11¢e
2.105,810
hill"l 2
244 039
925,108
41 %
1,661,912
(334,406)
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'1'.11
4,18}
30743
12.2°/0
61,486
(190,860)
CAP s.n, a
in,,,A0
701
30,5"5
261,395
20.5%.
eisC790
(469,290)
00.1a Selvlces
3,406,465
283,611
135494
1888,604
3.199,386
}92,913
10.61 ..-i-
3.000.000
250,000
15/,184
1,347,483
P.5%
2,094,020
(305,07d)
Housing
101,806
13,984
17,142
116,902
69-1 %
231.609
63 996
S'oemul Cale
481910
40,104
31,231
180.107
37 s%
361"Id
n2O 656
Total
19.604,821
1,206,'/19
7,1...d
6,896,329
41.1%
13,]92,850
att 988)
Total Ex ainnin s
24 H90,Tt3
2.0]9 226
1 132 900
9,238 912
}T."%
iH dTT,82"
16,412,869)
Net Galnt(Lassj
-
-
10} 411
(2,n1 a52)
(Y G6a ]04)
- nss4,>04
Cr°olSs1r®ads (P) a Glance:
What is Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare? Crossroads Is the local manooer of oublidv
funded mental health, develoamentol disability Clod substance abuse services for the citizens
of /reds sorry and Yadkin counties in North Carolina. It is our job to ensure that our citizens
have access to the quality services and supports for which they are eligible to help them
reach their potential for living, learning and contributing in our communities. We serve as the
local government administrator of public funds for needed services, a community convener
to foster a system of care for our children and families and to encourage community capacity
building through evidence -Informed initiatives.
Who does Crossroads serve? We serve those in our three -county area of Iredell, surry and
Yadkin counties with severe and persistent mental illness, developmental disability and
substance abuse diagnoses who have limited or no ability to pay for services. -
Does Crossroads provide direct behavioral health services? No, we endorse a network of
professional service providers for mental health, developmental disability and substance
abuse services located in our three counties to provide the direct services. Crossroads
provides training and monitoring for those services. Consumers call Crossroads anytime tall -
free at 888-235-4673 for information and referral to a provider for service and for crisis
services.
How many people are served by Crossroads? In 2010-11 state funded services were
provided to 2,652 adults and children in our area, and $51,285,545 in Medicaid services
almost 7,000 citizens.
How many people live in the Crossroads area? The projected population for our three
counties in 2012 is about 279,000 citizens. - -
How is Crossroads funded? 51% state and federal; 16% Medicare/Medicaid; 22% LME
Service Management; 494 county; and 7% grants and other.
How much is budgeted? Our budget for 2011-2012 is $26,485,596
Where is Crossroads located? Our administrative office is located at 200 Elkin Business Park
Presentation from Ombudsman Cindy Kincaid on the Annual Reports for the
Nursing & Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committees: Ombudsman Cindy
Kincaid said the nine region council -of -governments area had over 200 volunteers who received
a 15 hour initial orientation and 8 hours of on-going training each year. She said the volunteers
served both the adult care homes and the nursing homes. Kincaid said Centralina's region had
the largest number of long term beds (15,000) in the state with Iredell County alone having 740
nursing home beds and 775 adult care beds. She said the regional ombudsman program provided
the following services: (1) training (2) interpreting state and federal regulations (3) organizing
residents or family councils in the homes, and (4) offering guidance in complaint resolution.
Kincaid said the volunteers were mandated by the North Carolina General Statutes and were
legislatively empowered to serve as advocates. She mentioned a challenge for both committees
was having enough volunteers to complete the tasks. In addition, she said there were concerns
about the increased number of younger individuals suffering from mental illnesses who were
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being placed in the assisted -living homes. Kincaid invited the board members to attend a
facility visit, and she said a visitation schedule would be sent.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Request from the Mack Molding Company for the Consideration of a 148.96 Sq. Ft.
Deeded Easement on County -Owned Property located at 163 Water Tank Road in
Statesville, NC: Planning Director Joey Raczkowski said that Mack Molding was in the process
of expanding storage areas attached to a facility on 149 Water Tank Road. He said the North
Carolina State Building Code required the storage areas to have 60 feet of clear open space (60 -
foot setback) between any other structures on adjoining properties. Raczkowski said that during
prior expansions, adjoining property owners had executed similar deeded easement agreements,
and the current request was for a 148.96 sq. ft. easement. He said the easement was described as
being triangle shaped with measurements of 12.4 feet, 24.56 feet, and 27.38 feet. Raczkowski
said the county -owned property, along with an existing water tank, were currently being leased
to the West Iredell Water Company. He said the West Iredell Water officials had indicated the
proposed easement would not interfere with any existing or future plans.
OT10N by Commissioner Norman to approve the easement as presented.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Request for the Consideration of a Resolution in Support of the Town of
Mooresville's Application to the North Carolina Mobility Fund to Convert Exit 36
(Interstate 77 and Highway 150) to a Diverging Diamond Interchange: Planning Director
Joey Raczkowski said the NC Department of Transportation was accepting applications for
funding from the Mobility Fund through February 29, 2012 for transportation related projects.
He said approximately $45 million was available for readily implementable projects that could
be shown to significantly address congestion and enhance mobility regionally and/or statewide.
Raczkowski said the Town of Mooresville had adopted a similar resolution, and it was
anticipated the Lake Norman Regional Planning Organization would also offer support.
OTION by Commissioner Robertson to approve the resolution as presented.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
RESOLUTION
To Support the Town of Mooresville's Application to the NC Mobility Fund for Funding to Convert
the I-77/NC 150 Interchange (Exit 36) to a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) for the Benefit of
Reducing Congestion Along the NC 150 Corridor
WHEREAS, the NC 150 corridor experiences significant congestion in the vicinity of the
intersections with the I-77 ramps; and
WHEREAS, the NCDOT Mobility Fund has issued a call for applications to fund improvement
projects on the regional and statewide transportation system throughout North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, NC 150 and I-77 are classified as statewide tier facilities by NCDOT in the vicinity
of Exit 36; and
WHEREAS, NCDOT has studied the feasibility of a DDI conversion at this interchange and
determined that this interchange improvement would reduce delays in the area by 50%; and
WHEREAS, NCDOT - Division 12 staff is in support of the Town of Mooresville applying for
funding to convert the I-77/NC 150 interchange to a DDI; and
WHEREAS, the estimated cost of this project is $8 million and the NCDOT Mobility Fund does
not require a local match.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners
supports the Town of Mooresville's application to the NCDOT Mobility Fund to convert the I-77/NC 150
Interchange (Exit 36) to a Diverging Diamond Interchange for the benefit of reducing congestion along
the NC 150 corridor.
This the 7" day of February 2012.
Request from the Tax Collector's Office for the Establishment of Friday,
March 9, 2012 as the Advertising Date for Tax Liens Along with a Report of Unpaid Taxes
that were Liens on Real Property: Tax Collector Bill Finches said a report to the board was
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required by NCGS 105-369(a) at the first meeting in February regarding the total amount of
unpaid taxes that were liens on real property. He said that after the report was submitted, the
board had to set a tax lien advertising date. Furches recommended Friday, March 9, 2012, as the
advertising date, with an estimated advertisement cost of $18,000. He said a second tax notice
would be mailed on February 10, 2012, and there would be a statement notifying the property
owner about the newspaper advertisement.
OTION by Commissioner Norman to establish Friday, March 9, 2012 as the
advertising date for the tax liens.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Request from the Tax Collector's Office for Approval of a Tax Foreclosure
Attorney Agreement: Tax Collector Bill Furches said the county had always foreclosed on
properties; however, the foreclosures had occurred in a sporadic and limited fashion. He said a
standardized foreclosure process was needed. Furches said Attorney Mark Bardill represented
numerous counties in the state with foreclosures, and he was highly recommended. He said it
was anticipated there would be no costs to contract with Bardill as his fees would be recouped
from the foreclosure process. Continuing, Furches said Attorney Mr. Bardill did not live or have
a law practice in Iredell County. He said this would be a positive as there would be no
connections with local properties, or people, and this would eliminate any conflicts of interests.
Furches requested a two-year contract due to the length of time needed for foreclosures. Furches
said there was a plan to provide 50 cases or properties to Bardill every quarter.
Attorney Pope said Mr. Bardill was a "true professional' and came highly recommended.
He said the foreclosure process would be much more aggressive than what had previously
occurred in the county, as Mr. Bardill had the process down to a "science."
Commissioner Griffith asked how many properties were on the books now that could be
foreclosed on for tax purposes.
Furches said many times it took years to settle estates, and these were left alone as long
as they were being settled. He said there would probably be thousands; however, it needed to be
understood that many properties were not sellable, for instance, a property might actually be a
ditch. Furches said, too, the county had to have a buyer. He said the staff had to be careful not
to have the county owning various properties that required maintenance. Furches said that in the
past, foreclosures were used as a threat; but in today's environment, banks and lien holders
weren't concerned.
Pope said if 50 properties were submitted for foreclosure that "word of mouth" would
advertise the fact and fewer cases would occur.
MOTION by Commissioner Mitchell to approve the contract with Attorney Bardill.
VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays — 1 (Griffith).
Request from the Iredell County Public Library for Approval to Apply for an EZ-
LSTA Technology Grant from the State Library of North Carolina: Library Director Steve
Messick requested permission to apply for a state library grant to purchase 10 computers
(Advanced Workstations Education, Inc./Early Literacy) with 6 being for the Statesville facility,
2 for the Harmony library, and 2 for Troutman. He said the computers came with 52 software
programs that provided educational programs focusing on children from toddlers through the
second grade. Messick said currently, there were only two computers at Statesville, two at
Harmony, and no computers at the Troutman library for younger children. Messick said the
project would improve services to young children by providing them with more opportunities to
gain literacy skills through age appropriate interactive educational games on easy-to-use
computers. He said the cost savings would be $29,410.00, and the Friends of the Library would
pay the local match of $5,882. Messick said maintenance and support, for a three-year period,
would be included in the computer's cost.
Commissioner Robertson asked if many school -aged children used the library computers
for their homework assignments.
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Messick said 20 computers had been purchased using grant funds, and these were used by
older children for that purpose.
Robertson asked how many students might be seen in a week.
Messick said a student could only use a computer for two hours, at a time, and that from
3 P.M. to 7 P.M., the computers were constantly used.
Robertson asked how many stations were needed to accommodate the students.
Messick said the current 20 stations were adequate.
OTION by Commissioner Norman to approve the request for the library to apply for
the technology grant.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Commissioner Robertson mentioned the possibility of the county partnering with the
school systems in donating surplus computers to the libraries. He said that if the computers had
any useable life left, they might benefit the libraries.
Request for a Discussion/Decision Regarding a Request from the North Carolina
Association of County Commissioners for Assistance in Identifying Federal Issues of
Statewide Importance: Commissioner Robertson mentioned the following issues that were of
concern to him.
1. Unfunded mandates: There should be blanket opposition.
2. State and federal governments should refrain from tampering with the county's revenue
stream whenig ving tax breaks: The state has given county tax breaks to individuals and
this should end. If the state wants to give state tax breaks, that's fine, but the county's
revenue stream should not be involved. The same is true for the federal government. It
should be allowed to give federal tax breaks with its revenues, but not with the county's
money.
3. Offering advice to the state and federal governments on ways to cut spending: These
governments are having a difficult time cutting spending, and interference from local
government shouldn't contribute to the problem.
In regards to item three, Commissioner Robertson said the problem appeared to be that
the federal and state officials were unwilling to cut spending. He said what needed to be cut first
were the laws and regulations that required for the money to be spent. Robertson said the
difficult work was in changing the legislation that dictated for the money to be spent.
Chairman Johnson mentioned the possibility of abolishing the Environmental Protection
Agency and replacing it with an Economic Opportunity Administration.
Commissioner Robertson said his top issue would be to oppose federal budget cuts to
counties without corresponding cuts to federal mandates.
Chairman Johnson suggested that the following two issues be submitted.
1. Oppose federal budget cuts to counties without corresponding cuts to federal mandates.
2. The charter of the Federal Reserve should be changed. The Federal Reserve System's
sole function should be sound money. Corporate tax rates should be cut from the highest in the
world at 35% to 17.5% to encourage the capital development of the United States. The
Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the Dodd -Frank Act should be repealed.
Chairman Johnson said #2 could be called The Iredell County Economic Opportunity
Platform.
MOTIO by Commissioner Mitchell to approve the following two federal issues of
statewide importance.
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1. Oppose federal budget cuts to counties without corresponding cuts to federal mandates.
2. The charter of the Federal Reserve should be changed. The Federal Reserve System's
sole function should be sound money. Corporate tax rates should be cut from the highest in the
world at 35%n to 17.5% to encourage the capital development of the United States. The
Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the Dodd -Frank Act should be repealed.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Request from the Register of Deeds for a Letter of Support Regarding a Satellite
Mooresville Office: Register of Deeds Matt McCall requested that letters of support be sent to
two legislators for approval to open a satellite office in Mooresville. McCall said Guilford and
Moore Counties had two offices, and legislation was needed to open a second office. He said
space at the Iredell County Government South Building was available, and no new employees
would be needed. McCall said some equipment might be necessary, such as a high volume laser
printer, along with a hand sea] and cash drawer. He said some painting might be needed as well
as new carpet; however, these costs could be paid out of the current budget. As far as on-going
costs, McCall said high-speed Internet access along with four phone lines would be needed. He
said these costs would be approximately $165 a month. McCall said there was a possibility these
costs might be offset due to customers from outside the county, especially those residing in
Mecklenburg County, who might desire to purchase their services in Mooresville. McCall said
the office would be manned forty hours a week, and Town of Mooresville officials were
supportive of the satellite office.
OTION by Vice Chairman Norman to approve the letters of support for a satellite
office in Mooresville.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Request for Approval of the January 6 & 17, 2012 Minutes: MOTION by
Commissioner Griffith to approve the minutes as presented.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (I announcement)
Troutman Planning Board —ETJ (1 announcement)
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Facilities Task Force for Schools (I appointment/western zone): Chairman Johnson
nominated Jeff Tucker.
OTION by Chairman Johnson to appoint Tucker by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Board of Equalization & Review (6 appointments): The board was in consensus to
postpone these appointments until the February 21, 2012 meeting.
Animal Grievance Committee (I appointment): Commissioner Robertson nominated
Dr. Kim Ball.
OTION by Chairman Johnson to appoint Dr. Kim Ball by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (1 appointment): Commissioner Mitchell
nominated Bricca Sweet.
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OTION by Chairman Johnson to appoint Bricca Sweet by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
REMINDER LIST
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (10 vacancies): Commissioner
Robertson nominated Judith Archer, Deborah Tillman, and Deborah Wilkerson.
OTIO by Chairman Johnson to appoint Archer, Tillman, and Wilkerson by
acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Centralina Economic Development Commission (1 private sector appointment):
Commissioner Robertson mentioned the possibility of appointing either Robby Carney or
Jessica Rivers to the Centralina EDC. Robertson said an inquiry would be made to Centralina
about the possibility of appointing one of the Mooresville -South Iredell economic developers.
NEW BUSINESS
New Organizational Chart: County Manager Ron Smith said the Central Permitting
Initiative was discussed with the board at the January budget work session. He said the office
should be operating on July 1, and a new organizational chart was needed. Smith said that due to
the office being small, it was being designated as a division rather than a department, and the
supervisor would answer directly to him.
OTION by Chairman Johnson to approve the new organizational chart.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
lr-edell Cu�uity �)r��a><izs>ttiional Chart
"Board of
Commissioners
Sheriff----- -------- `County Manager ----------- ---- "`Register of Deeds
'Clerk to Board I' -"---------------f---- I 'County Attorney
Finance & Admin
Finance
Purchasing
ITS
Veterans' Services
Human Resources
Liber
Elections
'Appointed by the Board of Commissioners
"Elected
Deputy
County Manager
EMS
Fire Marshal
ECOM/Emergency Mgt.
Animal Control
Solid Waste Mgt.
Landfill
Transfer Stations
Recycling
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Vehicle Services
Health
Social Services
NC Cooperative
Extension Service
COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Smith said the EMS Director had provided
an update on the new Special Services Division for convalescent transports. He noted that
Mr. Cloer, the EMS Director, had previously estimated about 5,000 calls a year, and the early
VA
Dept of Planning.
Development Ra
Transportation Services
Planning
Zoning
Erosion Control
[CATS
Dept of Code
Enforcement &
Special Proiects
Bldg. Code
Enforcement
Special Projects
Central Permitting
Division
Recreation and
Facility Services
Tax Admin &
Land Records
"County Assessor
'Tax Collector
Mapping
Revaluation
'Appointed by the Board of Commissioners
"Elected
Deputy
County Manager
EMS
Fire Marshal
ECOM/Emergency Mgt.
Animal Control
Solid Waste Mgt.
Landfill
Transfer Stations
Recycling
1
Vehicle Services
Health
Social Services
NC Cooperative
Extension Service
COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Smith said the EMS Director had provided
an update on the new Special Services Division for convalescent transports. He noted that
Mr. Cloer, the EMS Director, had previously estimated about 5,000 calls a year, and the early
VA
statistics appeared to be in line with the estimate. Smith said updates would continually be
provided to the board.
An excerpt from Mr. Cloer's update is as follows:
Personnel Update
• We have hired 7 out of the 8 fulltime field staff positions. We are advertising for 1 field
paramedic position to fill this final position.
• Interviews for the QA specialist position are scheduled for 2/1/2012 with an estimated start.
date of 2/20/2012.
• Interviews for the Specialty Services Coordinator position are scheduled for 2/2/2012 with an
estimated start date of 2/20/2012
• Interviews for the Specialty Services Scheduler position are scheduled for 2/8/2012 with
ECOM and the estimated start date should be around the 2/26/2012.
Vehicles and Enuioment
• Cardiac Monitors have arrived and are being programmed and placed in service.
Stretchers are ordered and should be here within the next week.
• Ambulances - The 'piggy back" proposal from Gaston County is being worked on by Dean in
the purchasing department. There may be an issue with options that are on the bid package
that places us over the budgeted amount.
Budget Issues
• Still to early to for any major predictions, but the first 40 days showed some positive numbers.
Call Volume/ Statistics
• Dec. 16-31 222 calls (14 calls/ day average)
• 7an 1 - 29 381 calls (13 calls/ day average)
CLOSED SESSION: OTION by Chairman Johnson at 8:20 P.M. to enter into
Closed Session pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (3) — Attorney Client.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
(RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AT 8:50 P.M.)
ADJOURNMENT: OTION by Chairman Johnson to adjourn the meeting at 8:50
P.M. (NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 7:00 P.M., in the Iredell County
Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC.)
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Approved:
8
Clerk to the Board