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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary_3_2012_Regular_MinutesIREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES JANUARY 3, 2012 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, January 3, 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/Transportation Director Joey Raczkowski, Transportation Director Ben Garrison, Senior Planner Rebecca Harper, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Johnson INVOCATION by Commissioner Griffith PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: MOTION by Chairman Johnson to approve to the agenda with the following adjustment: Addition: Closed Session Pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (3) — Attorney Client VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD Presentation by Mr. Bryan Duncan, the I -CARE, Inc. Executive Director, Regarding the Annual Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Application: Mr. Duncan said the CSBG application was due in Raleigh on February 15, 2012, and the board had 30 days to review and make any comments. Duncan said the CSBG program ran on a three-year cycle, and a Community Needs Forum was held on December 6, 2011, with 42 attendees, who helped create the foundation of a plan to address poverty issues. He said most of the findings were already known, and unfortunately, I -CARE could not resolve most of the poverty issues, but employment support could assist. Mr. Duncan said 20 families moved out of poverty last year and the overall program's outcome was outstanding even with the poor economy. He said the average change in income was over $10,000 with 13 people obtaining full-time employment with average wages at $9.63 an hour (6 had medical benefits). Duncan said 7 participants secured standard housing; 18 received emergency assistance; and 24 completed educational and training programs. He said many employment issues were out of his agency's control, but participants were encouraged to take advantage of training opportunities. this year. Commissioner Griffith asked if the funding would be the same as last year. Duncan said it had decreased from last year's amount of $179,776 to over $168,000 for Griffith asked what was cut. Duncan said travel, and the staff would not receive raises. Griffith asked the anticipated funding amount for next year. Duncan said this was unknown, but it was anticipated to be around $168,000. Commissioner Robertson asked the origin of the funds. Duncan said they were pass-through funds from the federal government. Chairman Johnson thanked Mr. Duncan for the information. PUBLIC HEARING Chairman Johnson declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. Consideration of a Release of Zoning & Subdivision Jurisdiction to the Town of Mooresville from Stonegate Developers LLC, with Owners Being David B. & Eileen M. Rainess: Planning & Transportation Director Joey Raczkowski said this request was for the release of zoning/subdivision jurisdiction to Mooresville of approximately 1.8 acres located off of Brawley School Road next to Brawley Middle School. He said the developer was planning a 1,400 sq. ft. drive up grocery store, and the board was not being asked to approve the actual development. Raczkowski said a release of jurisdiction would aid the developer in obtaining a water sewer extension from the Town prior to annexation. He said Mooresville annexed properties one time each year, and the next annexation would occur in June of 2012. No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Johnson closed the public hearing. OTION by Commissioner Robertson to release the parcel's zoning to the Town of Mooresville. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. The staff report for this request is as follows: EXPLANATION OF THE REQUEST Dale Tweedy, Stonegate Developers LLC, has requested the zoning and subdivision jurisdiction of a 1.796 acre parcel be released to the Town of Mooresville. The proposed use of the property is a 1400 square foot "drive -up" grocery store called Swiss Farms. They are requesting the release in order to get water and sewer from the Town of Mooresville. OWNER/APPLICANT OWNER: David B. & Eileen M. Rainess APPLICANT: Dale Tweedy 208 Poplar Grove Road Stonegate Developers, LLC Mooresville, N.C. 28117 16930 W. Catawba Avenue Cornelius, N.C. 28031 PROPERTY INFORMATION LOCATION: Between Brawley School Road and Swift Arrow Drive in Mooresville; more specifically identified as PIN # 4647-12-2232. DIRECTIONS: Brawley School Road, on right just past Brawley Middle School. SURROUNDING LAND USE: This property is surrounded by a church, and a school. SIZE: The property is 1.796 acres. EXISTING LAND USE: The parcel is currently vacant. ZONING HISTORY: This property was rezoned from R -A (Residential Agricultural) to GB (General Business) in 1984. The property to the east where Brawley Middle School is located has been zoned RA since county -wide zoning in 1990. The properties to the north, west and south are located in the Town of Mooresville's zoning jurisdiction. OTHER JURISDICTIONAL INFORMATION: This property is located just outside Mooresville's zoning jurisdiction. The Town has approved water and sewer extension to the project and the Planning staff has submitted a letter of acknowledgement, both of which have been included in the packet. OTHER SITE CHARACTERISTICS: This property is located in the Catawba/Lake Norman WSIV-CA water supply watershed therefore there are minimum lot size/impervious coverage restrictions. IMPACTS ON LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND/OR FACILITES TRAFFIC: In 2007, the average number of vehicles per day on this section of Brawley School Road was 26,000. The proposed use could generate approximately 50 trips per day. The lot also has access to Swift Arrow Drive. SCHOOLS: Because this is a commercial property, there should be no implications on local schools. STAFF COMMENTS STAFF COMMENTS: The release would allow the development to begin sooner rather than having to wait until they are annexed in June of 2012. Based on continuing water supply issues that face the Brawley School Road peninsula, the Town's willingness to take the jurisdiction and provide water and sewer for the project, and the fact that the widening of the road will reduce any negative traffic impacts, the staff supports the request and recommends for its approval. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Request from the Transportation Department to Call for a Public Hearing on January 17, 2012 at 7:00 P.M., Regarding the Proposed FY 13 NCDOT/Community Transportation Program's Administrative & Capital Grant Application: Transportation Director Ben Garrison said the purpose of this grant would be to support rural transit administrative and capital needs. Garrison requested a public hearing on January 17 and said the application would include the following requests: Administrative = $260,000 (requires a 15% local match that will be obtained from mileage surcharges and fares). Capital = $265,404 (requires a 10% local match that will be obtained from mileage surcharges and fares). MOTIO by Commissioner Griffith to call for the public hearing on January 17, 2012 regarding the NCDOT administrative and capital grant application. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Request from the Transportation Department to Call for a Public Hearing on January 17, 2012 at 7:00 P.M., Regarding the Proposed FTA Section 5310 Elderly and Disabled Grant Application: Transportation Director Ben Garrison said persons with disabilities in need of kidney dialysis would be the targeted group for this grant funding. He said the total grant amount would be $100,000 ($50,000 federal and $50,000 local/ROAP and Kidney Dialysis contract revenues). Garrison requested a public hearing on January 17. OTIO by Vice Chairman Norman to call for a public hearing on January 17, 2012 regarding the FTA Section 5310 Elderly & Disabled Grant application. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. 3 Request from the Transportation Department to Call for a Public Hearing on January 17, 2012 at 7:00 P.M., Regarding the Proposed FTA Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) Grant Application: Transportation Director Ben Garrison said the JARC grant application would be requesting a continuation of funding for an existing service. He said the targeted riders would be people with lower incomes needing transportation to their employment sites. Garrison said the grant period would extend from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2014, and total funding of $200,000 would be requested ($100,000 in federal funds and $100,000 in local/ROAP funds). MOTION by Commissioner Mitchell to call for a public hearing on January 17, 2012 regarding the FTA Job Access and Reverse Commute Grant application. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Request for Approval of the December 20, 2011 Minutes: MOTION by Commissioner Mitchell to approve the minutes as presented. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Nursing Home Advisory Committee (1 announcement) Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (1 announcement) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (I appointment): MOTION by Chairman Johnson to postpone this appointment until the next meeting. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Juvenile Crime Prevention Program Committee (1 appointment): Commissioner Mitchell nominated Judge Deborah Brown for the JCPC. (Judge Dale Graham designated Judge Brown as his designee and she will replace Judge Tom Church.) MOTIO by Chairman Johnson to close the nominations and appoint Judge Brown by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Facilities Task Force for Schools (1 appointment/western zone): No nominations were submitted, and Commissioner Robertson offered to recruit an individual to serve. OTION by Chairman Johnson to postpone this appointment until the January 17 meeting. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Reminder List for Appointments Mooresville Planning Board (ETJ): Commissioner Robertson nominated Mark Brady. OTIO by Chairman Johnson to close the nominations and to appoint Brady by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Chairman Johnson said he was a member of the public, and he desired to make a comment. He said, "For the third year in a row, the United States came in second in initial stock offerings to the public -- the first time in history, three years in a row. Every year, we were 4 surpassed by Hong Kong. Capital pursues freedom anywhere you go. When you tax capital too much, it's a coward, it goes somewhere else. Capital creates employers." COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Smith noted the proposed agenda for the budget workshop scheduled for Friday, January 6, 2012. He also mentioned the 2012-2013 budget calendar that included a Winter Planning Session scheduled for February 24 & 25, 2012. Chairman Johnson asked if a projection would be given on the fund balance as of June 30, 2012, at the Friday, January 6 work session. County Manager Smith said the finance director had been working on this aspect. Chairman Johnson mentioned that in working with the budget last year, he had a target amount for the fund balance for the end of this year. Commissioner Mitchell mentioned a commitment he had from Wednesday, February 22 through Monday, March 5, 2012, which would conflict with the Winter Planning Session (Feb. 24, 25, 2012). There was consensus from the board to reschedule the Winter Planning Session to Fridav, March 9 & Saturday, March 10, 2012. CLOSED SESSION: OTION by Chairman Johnson at 7:33 P.M. to enter into closed session pursuant to G. S. 143-318.11(l) (3) — Attorney Client. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. (RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AT 8:05 P.M.) ADJOURNMENT: OTIO by Chairman Johnson to continue the meeting to Friday, January 6, 2012, for the Budget Work Session beginning at 8:00 A.M. at the Lake Norman State Park, in Troutman, NC. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Approved: k, Clerk to the Board