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Home My WebLink AboutMarch_20_2012_Regular_MinutesIREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES MARCH 20, 2012 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, March 20, 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, Deputy County Manager Tracy Jackson, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. Absent: County Attorney Bill Pope CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Johnson INVOCATION by Commissioner Griffith PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: MOTION by Commissioner Griffith to approve the agenda as presented. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Request from the Iredell-Statesville Schools for Approval to Apply for Lottery Proceeds Along with Approval of Budget Amendment #40 to Recognize the Funds Totaling $375,000: Dr. Kenny Miller, with the Iredell-Statesville Schools, requested permission to apply for lottery proceeds for the following projects: • Career Academy and Technical School Automotive Body Shop $ 231,410 (Project will consist of paint and the body portion of the Phase 111 Auto Technology Program Renovations - block work, paint booth, door renovations, paving, flooring, etc.) • North Iredell High School $143,590 (Project will be a reimbursement for a roof - 26,000 sq. ft. of built up roofing removed; new roof'and installation installed with vapor membrane, 2 -ply felt and new cap sheet.) MOTION by Vice Chairman Norman to approve the request to apply for the lottery proceeds along with Budget Amendment #40 to recognize the funds. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. To recognize proceeds from Lottery Fund and appropriate to Iredell-Statesville Schools for NIHS replacement roofing - $143,590 and CATS Phase III Auto Tech renovations - $231,410. BA#40 312012012 Account# Current Chane Amended General Fund 104700457101 Lottery Proceeds - ISS (1,237,458) (375,000) (1,612,458) 105700 560004 ISS - Lottery Projects 1,237,458 375,000 1,612,458 Request for Approval of a Facilities Improvements Capital Project Fund Ordinance along with Approval of Budget Amendment #41 for $1,664,000: Finance Director Susan Blumenstein said that on March 9, 2012, at the Winter Planning Session, the staff presented a list of facility improvements needing to occur in the amount of $1,664,000. She said a budget amendment had been drafted to appropriate money from the general fund (fund balance) and to transfer the same to a capital project fund. Chairman Johnson said it was understood that if the projects came in under budget, any remaining funds would remain in the capital project fund. County Manager Smith said this was correct. OTION by Commissioner Mitchell to approve the Facilities Improvements Capital Project Fund Ordinance as well as Budget Amendment #41. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. A list of the facilities improvements is as follows: 2 Iredell County, North Carolina Capital Project Ordinance BA#41 Iredell County Facilities Improvements Fund Be it Ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina: Current Chane Amended Section 1. Funds for this Capital Project Fund will be provided from the following sources: (525,000) Transfer from General Fund $ 1,664,000 (2,189,000) $ 1,664,000 Transfer to Facilities Improvement The following costs shall be paid from Section 2. this fund: 105710 5760.00 Building Improvements (Priority 1-3 as of 3/9/2012) $ 1,664,000 1,664,000 $ 1,664,000 This Capital Project Fund shall continue until the project is Section 3. complete. Payments from this Capital Project Fund shall be authorized by the County Manager or his Section 4. designee. Section 5. The County Manager is authorized to allocate funds between priority improvements as needed. Section 6. This project is effective upon adoption A list of the facilities improvements is as follows: 2 To fund the Facilities Improvements Capital Project Ordinance as presented at the 3/9/2012 Planning Meeting. BA#41 3/20/2012 Account # Current Chane Amended 104880 4995.00 Appropriated Fund Balance (525,000) (1,664,000) (2,189,000) Transfer to Facilities Improvement 105710 5760.00 Capital Project Fund 1,664,000 1,664,000 A list of the facilities improvements is as follows: 2 It Probation Davie Avenue Carpel and bathroom [le - N, Carpet and bathroom file Is in very poor cmidilioh. 3 my Parking Lot Relalnin0 wall replacement $24,750 [Ing Street Retaining wall along Meeting Street Is crumb4i 3 -ow Enforcement Bldg AIC Heat unit replacement Consolidated Facility Needs Replacement ?30 N. Tmdd Street main office by Priority BUILDING & ADDRESS REQUEST COST JUSTIFICATIONJRwfampaM,Biotpmlant<hwv pdwyauionod,Pdomyt Overall tO Mlhtbd noel ndlkal Rankin it HmlofUustice gsbeslos removal $EO.OUg $20090ty$Byfor neMSYe&re,`snd,lhe 5•yesrcbs)ot $400.00015 onlya Ongoing 2211;. VfaterSbeek NC Heat unit replacements $10,000 (mcilontapproxlmatety l0%)a(tolsl Coda.:: ?30 N Treed Street Ag Resource Centra Commercial stove 15- years old; Onlshes are were to the point that the unit cannot be 1 444 Ddslol Drive replacement $6.500 thoroughly sanilized; potential for unsafe food preparalion $16,700 Elections 01d Courthouse^^ " Roof leaks are consent vrilh each predphation even.$1600 in leak Replacement 203 Stockton Street New roof $55,000 repair exists In FYI I, I Jail Isolation roof $65,000 Leaks In this area affect the safety of the inmates. $1300 in leak repair I 233 Harrill Street costs in FY 11. old Coddhoasa, Due to the slomficanoo of this historical building, any roof repairs not New roof $166,000 pertormed will klorease seuodly ofdamago, leading 16 higher costs. 1 2005. Centdrstreet " V3DU mi leak repair Mods 6Y 11, Exartdr Painting $125,6600 Addibooal'delalled estimates [Ming gathered on January 6.2012 1 Government Ctr South New fire alarm panel $12,600 Replacementlupgrade 610 E. Center Avenue I New roof on main wing of 6140000 Priority Ranking is Roof leaks aro constant with each precipilalion event. building . $6500 in leak repair costs in FY 11. 1 Retaining wall replacement $15,900 Retaining wall failing I Resudaceroverlay parking $35,000 Pa,king lot Is full of holes, oaken concrete and asphalt. lot 1 Exterior painting $200,000 Rust and mildew are present on the majority of the exterior 1 $789,100 Halhcfduallco ", 221 E,Wolerefreel' ' Park[ o 101 respdow. IOdudos Shodo area $40,000 Parking M is lets of holes; Broken concri had asphalt. 2 Hall Of Justice Annex 201 E. Water Street HVAC Upiit $75,000 Mold growing in books 2 Courts storage needs $20,000 Per Malt McCall awaiting 111 2 Hlster(pJgll Exterior paingng $gp,000 EMedor painting is needed soon due to $a adtYa III king and ship pin got ' 2 2035. Meeling $[rest palm. Meeting St Building Tree removal and limb 615,000 Tree limbs fall on stored vehicles. This will need approval from and 2 400 S. Meeting Street Idmmin9 coordinated with City of Statesville, Parking lot Is beginning to deteriorate in spots and wit new duff k soon; Moollio 31BulldIng. ResoallnA of parking lei ;20,000 resealing now may prevent resudadngIn lite Ldure, if other parklirg lot idealirrg Street •. project Is funded, may 61 peed to rosoal the vehicle services portion ' Which would only cost $5600 per Tanya 31:12 " . 2 Adult Probation New roof $25,000 Temporary leak repolrs one be made at this point(Docomber 2011), 301 Davie Avenue $1000 in leak repair costs In FYI t. 2 Meeting $I Building Parking lot consurciion $26966 I'doingand Gnorityto be confirmed Malty 2012. Add parking lot to fen of 400 $, Maedng Street g y standards, With curb. 2 Tax Revenue Bldg Winter icing Issues at employee and handicap $25,000 Downspouts, awning coverage, metal stairwell, sort handicap ramp all 135 E. Water Strong entrance. affected. 2 uu)s Oap1 Carpet, point, lighting, $20,000(old ` Corthose access Carpet. point, Ilghonm access, 2 $489,600 Government Ct=Off 202 S. Genal S[eet 2 aulornallo door operams $7,Oo0' For handicapped pations,edpadaily thosavishl�YBleran'sServlces " ` 3 . Now ADA compliant $28000 For hand" pedpatron$, especlally the so visiting Veteran`s Services 3 bathroom Social services Security enhancements to $20,000 Network enterprise level access to record employee and patron access 10 3 549 Eastside Drive record access the DSS building Security cameras $24,000 Front and back looking lots, main wailing roam (lobby) 3 Elections 203 Stockton Street Storage Building $35,000. To address storage needs, > 3 Ag Resource Center New camel or VCT tiles for 3 444 Bristol Drive large meegng rooms $35,000 Routine replacement due to normal ureaf and tear. Building Standards- Parking lotresudade0 $61,000 Parking lot is doledotatim; and has make, but not In as severe condition 3 34VN.Center $treat es others Health Department 318 Turnersbur0 Highway parking lot striping $18,000 Re-sle ing only; lines are faint but still able to be seen (December 2011). 3 Buiiding$IandaNs' .Painting $20,000 Peter is$hipping and asking 3 Still N. Center Street Narcotics Carpet $12,000 Carpel is in poor condition and causes odor 3 233 Stockton Street Elections 203 Stockton Street parking tat resounding $10,090 Parking lot has large cracks but not in as Severe condition as clients. 3 Hall of Justice Repladngtrepouring of $35,000 221 R. Water Street sidewalks and curring Routine maintenance of curbing and sidewalks- 3 Old Animal Shelter. Renovations or dentition $26W0 This t108ding could potenlally be used for Maintenance Department 243 We Oaks Road , storage. 3 HOJ Annex New carpet or VCT file for $12,000 201 E. Water Street offices Routine carpel replacement due to wear and tear, 3 It Probation Davie Avenue Carpel and bathroom [le - N, Carpet and bathroom file Is in very poor cmidilioh. 3 my Parking Lot Relalnin0 wall replacement $24,750 [Ing Street Retaining wall along Meeting Street Is crumb4i 3 -ow Enforcement Bldg AIC Heat unit replacement $10,000 Replacement ?30 N. Tmdd Street main office AIC Heat unit replacement $10,000 Replacement malnoface AIC Heat drill replacement $8.000 Replacement evidence bldg annex enforcement Building NC Heat unit replacements $10,000 Replacement ?30 N Treed Street main office loll r33 Herdll Street, ra AC Heal unit replacement p $44000 ' Re lacemmit p 2XGHeat units replacement $16,700 Replacement - .. " 01d Courthouse^^ 17 fan cell $60.000 Replacement Request for Approval of an Inter -Local Agreement with the City of Statesville to Provide Grant Matching Funds for the Pate -Dawson Company's One NC Grant: Finance Director Susan Blumenstein said the state had awarded a $150,000 One NC Grant to the Pate - Dawson Company that would be administered by the City of Statesville. She said, however, the grant had a 100% matching requirement, and the city's economic incentive of $136,800 was not enough to provide the required match. Blumenstein said the city desired to enter into an Inter -Local Agreement with Iredell County to allow the county's economic incentive of $143,001 to be used for the match. She said both the city and county's economic incentives would be paid subsequent to the grant disbursement date. Blumenstein said that if Pate -Dawson did not meet the investment and job creation commitments needed to earn the total incentive amounts, the city would be required to reimburse the NC Department of Commerce for any portion of the match not paid to the company. She continued by saying that under the Inter -Local Agreement, the county would pay one-half of the amount required to be reimbursed, and this type of city/county arrangement had occurred with the Talon Industries One NC Grant which the county administered. Blumenstein said the agreement had been reviewed by Attorney Pope. Commissioner Griffith asked if the county had ever entered into a similar agreement where a reimbursement to the state had to occur. Blumenstein said no. Commissioner Robertson asked which line item would be used for the funding. Blumenstein said the economic development budget. Chairman Johnson said it was understood that if Pate -Dawson failed in its obligations, the county would re -direct the money to the state. Blumenstein said this was correct. She said Pate -Dawson could actually meet the city and county requirements yet fail to meet the state grant criteria. Griffith said then, if the North Carolina grant requirements were not met, the county's economic development incentive would be decreased by the amount being paid to the state. Blumenstein said this was correct. Commissioner Mitchell said it was understood that Pate -Dawson had a 100 -year history in North Carolina. Blumenstein said this was correct. She added that the county took a security interest in the Talon Industry property, and this was typical of the grants. OT10N by Vice Chairman Norman to approve the Inter -Local Agreement with the City of Statesville. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Request for Approval of a Letter of Support for Project Lazarus-Iredell, an Initiative Designed to Combat Prescription Drug Abuse: County Manager Ron Smith said Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare was seeking a $30,000 grant to support a project to combat prescription drug abuse. He said only a letter of support was needed. Chairman Johnson said that during a recent meeting about the project, it was explained there would be "no strings" attached to the grant funding. MOTION by Commissioner Robertson to allow the letter of support to be written in support of Project Lazarus-Iredell. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Request for Approval of the February 2012 Tax Refunds & Releases: County Manager Smith said the tax department had submitted the most recent refunds and releases for approval. 4 OTION by Commissioner Robertson to approve the February 2012 refunds and releases. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Releases for the Month of February 2012 VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS (none) ' ' /1KIN 00 1D►`IfC.911C1]31 1 Y] IZKI]►� 1►l f [.Y.YCIJ P Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (1 appointment): Commissioner Mitchell nominated Bill Todd for a reappointment. OTION by Chairman Johnson to appoint Todd by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. k, Monthly Total Breakdown of Releases: $43,987.26 County $ 24,470.98 Solid Waste Fees $ 78.00 E. Alex. Co. Fire #1 $ 10.84 Shepherd's Fire #2 $ 316.53 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 $ 159.06 All County Fire #4 $ 909.89 B&F Fire #5 $ 50.11 Statesville City $ 1,510.62 Statesville Downtown $ 169.36 Mooresville Town $ 13,155.84 Mooresville Downtown $ - Mooresville School $ 3,038.31 Love Valley $ - Harmony $ - Troutman $ 117.72 Davidson $ - Refunds for the Month of February 2012 Monthly Total Breakdown of Refunds: $432.40 County $ 326.69 Solid Waste Fees $ - E. Alex. Co. Fire #1 $ - Shepherd's Fire #2 $ 42.67 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 $ - All County Fire #4 $ 13.27 B&F Fire #5 $ - Statesville City $ 35.19 Statesville Downtown $ - Mooresville Town $ 11.83 Mooresville Downtown $ - Mooresville School $ 2.75 Love Valley $ - Harmony $ - Troutman $ - Davidson $ - Request for Approval of the March 6, 2012 Minutes: OTION by Commissioner Mitchell to approve the March 6 minutes as presented. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS (none) ' ' /1KIN 00 1D►`IfC.911C1]31 1 Y] IZKI]►� 1►l f [.Y.YCIJ P Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (1 appointment): Commissioner Mitchell nominated Bill Todd for a reappointment. OTION by Chairman Johnson to appoint Todd by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. k, Partners Behavioral Health Management Board (4 appointments): Chairman Johnson nominated the following individuals: Matt McCall with a 1 -year term Dinah Daniels with a 2 -year term Bill Furches with a 3 -year term Steve Johnson, Iredell County Commissioner (ex -officio capacity with term being concurrent with commissioner's term of office) Note: As of.fuly I, 2012, Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare along with Mental Health Partners and Pathways will become Partners Behavioral Health Management. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: An opportunity was offered to the public to speak but no one accepted. COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT: County Manager Smith briefly reported on the following: Animal Services Barn: Smith said progress was occurring on the new barn for animal services, and the county staff would be used for some of the work to keep the costs as low as possible. Telecommunicator's Week: Smith said it was Telecommunicator's Week and the employees in this profession should be thanked for their work. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, Commissioner Robertson made a motion at 7:19 P.M. to adjourn. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 7:00 P.M., in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Approved: 6 Clerk to the Board