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REGULAR MINUTES
OCTOBER 2, 2012
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, October 2, 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
Frank Mitchell
Ken Robertson
Sara Haire Tice
Staff present: County Manager Ron Smith, County Attorney Bill Pope, Deputy County
Manager Tracy Jackson, Finance Director Susan Blumenstein, Planning/Development &
Transportation Director Joey Raczkowski, Interim Fire Marshal Garland Cloer, and Clerk to the
Board Jean Moore.
CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Johnson
INVOCATION by Chairman Johnson
COMMISSIONER SARA HAIRE TICE WELCOMED TO THE BOARD:
Sara Haire Tice, who previously served as a commissioner from 1992 to 2008, was welcomed
back to the board. Tice was appointed on September 18, 2012, to fill the unexpired term of
Renee Griffith.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was led by Boy Scout Troop 360 affiliated
with Western Avenue Baptist Church in Statesville, NC.
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: MOTION by Chairman Johnson to adjust the
agenda by the following revisions:
Deletions: • Appointment Before the Board — Soil & Water Conservation District Chairman Jimmy
Gray was on the Agenda for the Purpose of Requesting an Appropriation Increase to
Allow Salary Increases for Three Employees
• Request from Vehicle Services to Increase the Time for a Position from 19 to 30 Hrs.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS
Presentation/Adoption of a Proclamation Proclaiming Saturday, October 13, 2012
as "Walk to End Alzheimer's Day:" Chairman Johnson presented the following proclamation
to Stuart Marlow, the Chairman of the Iredell Alzheimer's Walk.
Mr. Madow said the walk was mostly "symbolic," and it was scheduled on Saturday,
October 13, 2012, at the Iredell County Fairgrounds, for the purpose of raising awareness about
Alzheimers. He invited everyone to attend.
PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2012 AS "WALK To END ALZHEIMER'S DAY"
WHEREAS, there are as many as 5.4 million Americans living with Alzheimer's disease, a figure that is
expected to grow to as many as 16 million by mid-century if something is not done; and
WHEREAS, there are currently 185,000 individuals living in the state of North Carolina who suffer from
this disease and that number is expected to increase by 20,000 by the year 2020; and
WHEREAS, researchers are making great progress in developing ways to accurately diagnose and treat
Alzheimer's disease; and
WHEREAS, our citizens can learn more about this disease by visiting www.alz.org to learn more about
Alzheimer's disease and how funds are being raised to combat it.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Iredell County Board of Commissioners, that
Saturday, October 13, 2012, be proclaimed as "Walk to End Alzheimer's Day" and for our citizens to be
encouraged to support the effort to combat this debilitating and deadly disease.
Presentation/Adoption of a Proclamation Proclaiming October 2012 as Long -Term
Care Residents' Rights Month: Chairman Johnson read the following proclamation.
Proclamation for Long -Term Care
Residents' Rights Month 2012 - My Voice, My Vote, My Right
Whereas, there are more than 1.6 million individuals living in 16,000 nursing homes; and 1 million
individuals living in 50,000 board and care/assisted living facilities in the U.S.; and
Whereas, the federal Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987 guarantees residents their individual rights in
order to promote and maintain their dignity and autonomy; and
Whereas, all residents should be aware of their rights so they may be empowered to live with dignity and
self-determination; and
Whereas, we wish to honor and celebrate these citizens, to recognize their rich individuality, and to
reaffirm their right to vote and participate politically, including the right to have a say in
their care; and
Whereas, individuals and groups across the country will be celebrating Residents' Rights Month with the
theme —"My Voice, My Vote, My Right"— to emphasize the importance of affirming these rights through facility
practices, public policy and resident -centered decision-making.
Now, Therefore, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims October 2012 as Long -
Term Care Residents' Rights Month.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairman Johnson declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.
Consideration of a Request from Karen Schulz to Rezone 5.56 Acres, Owned by Friendship
Holding Corporation, from Highway Business (HB) to General Business (GB) - Case #1209-1:
(Location: Corner of Tomlin Mill Road and Lentz Road in Statesville, NC): Planning Development
and Transportation Director Joey Raczkowski reviewed the staff report for this case as follows:
EXPLANATION OF THE REQUEST
This is a request to rezone 5.56 acres at the corner of Tomlin Mill Road and Lentz Road in
Statesville from HB, Highway Business District tc GB, General Business District. A gas
station/convenience store is located on one parcel while the other two are vacant.
This is a straight rezoning request and therefore, all uses as described in the Table of
Permitted and Special Uses (Section 221) in the Land Development Code will be
allowed. No conditions are proposed in the request.
OWNER/APPLICANT
OWNER: Friendship Holding Corporation
1469 Friendship Road
Statesville, N.C. 28625
PROPERTY INFORMATION
LOCATION: At
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the corner of
Case # 1209-1
Tomlin Mill Road
Current Zoning
and Lentz Road
in Statesville:
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DIRECTIONS: 1-77
north to exit 59;
left onto Tomlin
Mill Road, across
the interstate on
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LAND USE: This
property is —
surrounded by residential uses to the east, vacant land to the south and west, and
commercial uses to the north.
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SIZE: The property is 5.56 acres.
EXISTING LAND USE: A gas station/convenience store is located on one parcel while
the other two are vacant.
ZONING HISTORY: The lot on the corner as well as a portion of the lot to the south was
rezoned from RA to HB in 1987. The lot fronting Tomlin Mill Road and the remaining
portion of the lot to the south was rezoned from RA to HB in 2005. The lot across Tomlin
Mill Road was rezoned to GB in 2003.
OTHER JURISDICTIONAL INFORMATION: This property is not located within a USA
boundary.
OTHER SITE CHARACTERISTICS: This property is not located in a Water Supply Watershed
IMPACTS ON LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND/OR FACILITES
TRAFFIC: The nearest location for NC DOT traffic counts is on the opposite side of the
interstate, just east of this site. In 2010, the average number of vehicles per day on this
section of Tomlin Mill Road was 4,000. The capacity for this section of Tomlin Mill Road is
13,800 vehicles per day.
SCHOOLS: Because this is a commercial rezoning, 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 Department. They have no issues
with the proposal.
REQUIRED REVIEWS BY OTHER AGENCIES
LOCAL: The applicant will have to provide a site plan to the Planning & Development
Department for review to change the use or develop the property. Zoning
requirements such as parking, landscaping and buffering will be reviewed at such time.
Plans will be reviewed by the Planning & Development Department for compliance
with Erosion & Sedimentation Control standards if more than an acre is disturbed.
STATE: Other than building code, there should be no formal state agency review ct this
time.
FEDERAL: None at this time.
STAFF AND BOARD COMMENTS
STAFF COMMENTS: The 2030 Horizon Plan calls for this area to be Highway Interchange
Commercial which includes existing or future commercial, retail, and service uses
located proximate to interstate interchanges on major arterial roadways. The intent of
these lands is to provide for high intensity uses related to travel. However, secondary
uses may include retail, office developments, and higher -density residential uses. The
GB district is the County's least restrictive commercial district which allows retail, service,
and light wholesaling and warehousing uses. The GB district does fit into the Highway
Interchange Commercial designation.
Other information to consider is that the current traffic count for this area is not close to
capacity. The property across Tomlin Mill Road is already zoned GB. A 30 foot buffer
will be required along the southern boundary of this area. A combination of trees and
shrubs will be required in the 30 foot buffer as per Section 5.2.1 in the Land
Development Code.
The Planning staff can support the proposed rezoning request based on the following:
The 2030 Horizon Plan calls for this area to be commercial. The proposed district fits into
the Highway Interchange Commercial designation and is consistent with surrounding
zoning. Potential traffic impacts should not come close to the road capacity.
SITE REVIEW COMMITTEE: Harry Tsumas visited this site with the staff on August 14, 2012.
PLANNING BOARD ACTION: On September 5, 2012, the Planning Board held a public
meeting to hear this request. Three people spoke at the meeting, one of which was in
favor of the request. The others who spoke were concerned because of the proposed
use of the property being a flea market. Planning Board voted 8-0 to recommend
approval of this request based on the consistency with the 2030 Horizon Plan.
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Raczkowski said directly behind the gas station there were existing septic and repair
areas. He said due to this factor, space for any future development was limited.
Chairman Johnson asked the setbacks between the site and any residential property.
Raczkowski provided the following answers: 30 ft. front; 10 ft. on the side; and 20 ft. for
the rear.
Commissioner Robertson asked if the back area of the single resident property owner
would be considered a back or side setback.
Raczkowski said it would be a front set back.
Robertson asked if the property owner had to define what would occur on the property.
Raczkowski said not for a general use rezoning.
Robertson noted that Ms. Schultz had volunteered the information about the site being
used as a flea market, but she didn't have to supply the intended use.
Raczkowski mentioned that due to the Land Use Plan, no further buffering would be
needed due to adjoining properties being identified for Highway Commercial Uses.
Johnson asked if there were any lighting restrictions for the abutting properties.
Raczkowski said there was ordinance language that covered lighting, for example, not
interfering with neighboring properties or not being intrusive.
Attorney Bedford Cannon, representing Friendship Holding, distributed packages
containing plats and signatures from people in support of the rezoning.
Karen Schulz, Applicant, as well as a Shareholder in Friendship Holding, and the Owner
of Tomlin One Stop, said she had resided in the county for the past 25 years. She mentioned
that in the past, numerous area residents had asked about selling items on the gas station/store
property. Schultz said the county permit office was contacted this spring, and she was told that a
flea market needed general business zoning. She said the gas station/store was customer
oriented, the grounds were well maintained, numerous fundraisers and other events had occurred
in the past without incident, and adding a flea market component would benefit the community.
Attorney Bedford Cannon said Friendship Holding was only asking to stay within the
purview of the Land Use Plan. He said the Tomlin Mill Road site would be one of the denser
areas as far as commercial uses. Cannon said the request was not asking the board to deviate
from the Land Use Plan, and secondly, the planning board chairman had made two suggestions.
He said Friendship Holding had followed up on the suggestions by (#1) indicating a more
definite placement on a plat in regards to the roadway that would extend through the property off
of Tomlin Mill Road and out onto Lentz Road. Cannon said Jordan Surveying had created a
revised plat. He said the other suggestion or (#2) requested that contact be made with the State
Department of Transportation regarding a Tomlin Mill Road cut off. Cannon said Ms. Schulz
had discussed this with the department of transportation and positive input had been received.
He said the maximum traffic count for the roadway was 13,800 and the present amount was
4,000 per day. Cannon said the rezoning classification and anticipated use of the site would not
have any detrimental effect on the adjacent property.
Chairman Johnson clarified that it was the applicant's intent to access to the property
from Lentz Road — ingress and egress from Lentz Road.
Cannon said given the convenience store and pumper station, in conjunction with the flea
market, it could be anticipated that 80 to 90% of the traffic would flow off Tomlin Mill Road and
flow out Lentz Road.
Johnson said that if someone came up from the south on Lentz Road, or the interstate,
they could come up Lentz Road and turn into the property without having to go out on Tomlin
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Mill Road. He said that if they came up the interstate they could turn south on Lentz and turn
right into the property.
Cannon said correct.
Lois Tomlin, the resident living in the adjacent corner property, spoke and advised of
opposition to the rezoning. Tomlin said in May of this year, she was told by Attorney Cannon
that Ms. Shultz desired to place a flea market and utility buildings beside her (Ms. Tomlin)
property. Tomlin said the attorney was told that this plan was not desired. She said at the
planning board meeting the intended use was described as yard sales. Ms. Tomlin asked why the
area was proposed for general business since it was so close to a residential area, especially when
most any type of use could be used in this type of zoning classification. Tomlin said the buffer
that had earlier been described was actually on her property. She acknowledged that Ms. Shultz
had planted a few trees; however, a better buffer was needed.
Sam Hall spoke in support of the rezoning. Mr. Hall said he resided 2.4 miles west of the
convenience store. Hall advocated for the rezoning and gave the following reasons:
1. Area residents could convert items into cash through yard sales.
2. The owner could charge for table usage, and this would help alleviate monthly
utility bills and other costs associated with operating a business.
3. Yard sales or flea markets help to recycle items. What one person doesn't
want, someone else might desire.
4. Another advantage will be that if someone can sell something they will not be
littering the highways or disposing of unwanted items in incorrect places or
illegal dumps. This will in turn eliminate the necessity for county inmates to
to clean up the roadsides.
Lee Whitesides, husband of Ms. Schulz, said he was a Lieutenant with the Davie County
Sheriff's Office and had worked in law enforcement for 22 years. He said that at the planning
board meeting some people in opposition had mentioned that stolen property was sometimes sold
at yard sales. Whitesides said that if this statement were correct, then it would be the jurisdiction
of the Iredell County Sheriff's Department. He said the yard sale plan would not only help the
owners of the property, it would also be a benefit to the community.
No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Johnson adjourned the hearing.
OT10N by Commissioner Mitchell to approve the request for Case 1209-1 for the
Rezoning of 5.56 Acres, owned by Friendship Holding Corporation, from Highway Business
(HB) to General Business (GB).
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Chairman Johnson declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.
Consideration of Citizen Comments and Questions Regarding the Submittal of an
Application for Scattered Site Housing Community Development Block Grant Funds:
Planning, Development and Transportation Director Joey Raczkowski advised that the North
Carolina Division of Community Assistance (DCA) had allocated $225,000 to Iredell County for
the rehabilitation of owner -occupied homes situated throughout the county. He said that in order
to receive the funds, an application had to be submitted. Raczkowski said the funds were
provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to each state, and no state or local
funds were a part of the program.
Additional information (written memo) provided by Mr. Raczkowski about this program
is as follows:
The Scattered Site Housing Rehabilitation program is designed to assist low-income
homeowners by making moderate repairs to their homes. To qualify for assistance, individuals
must meet the following minimum requirements:
• Own their home. Persons with lifetime rights also qualify. Rental properties are not eligible for
assistance.
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• Have household incomes no greater than 50% of the area's median income based on family size.
HUD provides these figures annually. These income limits are attached.
• Must be real property. Mobile homes are not eligible for assistance.
• Applicants can live anywhere within the County including municipalities.
Assistance to property owners will be in the form of zero -percent amortizing or deferred loans lasting for
up to eight years depending on the amount of money spent on the home. Each property owner must sign
a deed of trust with the County for the period of the loan. The homeowner does not make payments and
the amount of the loan is forgiven over the period of the deed of trust.
In order to receive these funds, Iredell County, as lead agent of this project, must complete and submit an
application to the Division of Community Assistance by October 17, 2012. This application must include
the following plans: 1) a Community Development Plan - identifying the housing needs within the
County, and 2) a Housing Distribution Plan that identifies how the assistance will be distributed
throughout the County including those eligible citizens within the municipalities.
Upon funding, this program will be advertised, applications taken, and a duly appointed selection
committee appointed by the Board will then select the applicants to receive assistance. This will be based
upon an objective numerical ranking system which favors the elderly and handicapped.
Annual Income Limits for Iredell County Scattered Site Housing Program
Household One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight
Size: Person Persons Persons Persons Persons Persons Persons Persons
21,650 24,750 27,850 30,900 33,400 35,850 38,350 40,800
* Income limits are updated each April by HUD
Commissioner Robertson asked if any county money was involved in the program.
Raczkowski said no.
Robertson asked if the program allowed landlords to participate.
Raczkowski said no.
Robertson asked if the grant funds would be awarded to another county if Iredell County
declined to participate in the program.
Raczkowski said the funding would be given to another county.
No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Johnson adjourned the hearing.
OT10N by Vice Chairman Norman to authorize Chairman Johnson to execute all
documentation related to the application and authorize staff to submit the completed grant
application to the State by the October 17, 2012 deadline.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #S to Appropriate $105,000 to
Reimburse the Union Grove Volunteer Fire Department for a Land Purchase, and in
Addition, a Request for the Authorization to the Countywide Fire Tax District to
Appropriate Funds to the Union Grove VFD for Debt Service on a New Building Beginning
in Fiscal Year 2014 Through the Next 19 Years: Interim Fire Marshal Garland Cloer said
several months ago the Union Grove Volunteer Fire Department (UGVFD) approached the fire
tax board for assistance in regards to an unexpected emergency at the main station (Hwy. 901).
Cloer said significant damage had occurred to the station's building, so severe, that it could
possibly warrant the relocation if a structural collapse occurred. Cloer said if this happened,
personnel could be injured as well as there could be apparatus damage. He said the department
wanted to correct the situation since Insurance Services Office (ISO) ratings could be affected,
and this would cause insurance premium increases for residents and businesses in the district.
UGVFD Chief Nolan Shumaker said significant building damage had occurred due to
long term water damage. He said seven years ago a water leak developed underneath the
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structure, and according to the Iredell Water Corporation, approximately 30,000 gallons of water
leaked out. Shumaker said the leak was repaired, but one corner of the structure was sinking.
Mr. Shumaker then showed several pictures of cracks in the building's brick and the interior
block walls, along with cracked flooring. He said some of the cracks were two inches wide with
one extending for 30 feet. Shumaker said a budget amendment was being requested to
reimburse the VFD for 9.910 acres of land purchased for a new building. He said the property
was about 400 yards west of the existing station, and this would not affect the ISO rating or
response times. Additionally, he said minimal grading would be needed due to the land's
layout.
Chairman Johnson asked if repair estimates had been obtained for the existing building.
Shumaker said three engineers were contacted. He said one individual out of Elkin had
developed a plan for the building's renovation at a cost of $130,000. Shumaker said since 1977,
the personnel had operated out of 3,700 sq. ft., and the current building's value was $600,000
(Iredell County Tax Books). Mr. Shumaker said none of the contacted engineers would write a
statement indicating that no more money would be needed for the repairs due to the unknown
damage that might be in the foundation and walls.
Commissioner Mitchell asked about septic system problems.
Shumaker said the original portion of the building was built in 1964, and in 1977, a rear
addition occurred (two more truck bays). He said in 1977 the footings for the addition stretched
across the existing septic system, and this could be contributing to the current problem.
Shumaker said, however, none of the engineers would say this might be the cause of the
problem. He said the more research that went into the building's history, the worse the situation
became.
Commissioner Mitchell asked where the repair field might be located.
Shumaker said there was no area due to the building being situated on point nine tenths of
an acre. He said there was only land enough for the building, the community center, and the
septic system.
Chairman Johnson said it appeared to be the VFD's contention that if $130,000 were
spent to renovate there was no level of comfort the building's lifespan would be appreciably
increased, plus the current size of the building was a negative factor due to larger apparatus
being used today.
Commissioner Robertson said many people had cracks in their concrete flooring. He
asked if the VFD officials knew what was causing the situation.
Shumaker said the concrete was poured in 1977. He said that during his 20 years with
the fire department, the cracks were only noticed in the last two to three years, and this had led
him to believe the cracking was from water damage. Mr. Shumaker said the community building
would be left intact, and only the existing fire department area would be abandoned.
Robertson asked Fire Tax District Chairman Frank Phillips about other VFDs needing
new buildings or renovations. He said Wayside VFD had built a new station and South Iredell
was expecting to be next. Robertson asked, assuming the board approved Union Grove's
request, how this would impact the South Iredell VFD.
Phillips said he didn't envision this impacting South Iredell. He said South Iredell wasn't
expecting to have a new building at this time, and in the past, there had been a conclusion drawn
that no new buildings would occur until the Lake Norman VFD finished paying for its building.
Mr. Phillips said Union Grove had an emergency. He said the fire tax board had reviewed the
possibility of using $130,000 for repairs, but due to the size of the current Union Grove building,
there was a consensus to allow the land purchase. Phillips said the tax board didn't see any value
in using $130,000 for repair work, and then, five or six years later having to build a new
building.
Robertson said the land was at a good price and the purchase would have been a good
decision regardless of the current problem. He asked if assisting Union Grove with debt service
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of approximately 1.2 million would delay South Iredell's expectation of being next for a new
building.
Phillips said no, and the tax board had funds in reserve.
Robertson said numerous VFD stations had been constructed recently, and the situation
was similar to new schools; once one was built everyone wanted a newer one.
Phillips said many of the VFDs were built in the 1960s, and age had deteriorated them.
He said too, that many had outgrown their sites due to population increases and apparatus being
larger. Phillips said there was an overall VFD construction schedule, and it was hoped that
South Iredell would understand the urgency involved in Union Grove's building and situation.
Chairman Johnson said he supported the request. He said Union Grove would have
eventually needed a new building anyway due to (1) larger apparatus and the number of items
needed along with (2) the proper space to handle hazardous materials, and so forth. Johnson said
a 3,700 sq. ft. building was obsolete. He said the Lake Norman VFD debt spreadsheets had
been reviewed, and there was satisfaction that the existing revenue stream would cover Union
Grove's building. He said there was also satisfaction, if there were not any other commitments
withstanding, that the debt service for Union Grove and South Iredell, assuming the latter came
in at a similar dollar amount, could be handled. Johnson asked Mr. Shumaker about the terms of
the loan. He expressed concern about the proposed 20 year debt at 4%. Mr. Johnson stated that
some departments might try to construct larger buildings than necessary in order to obtain a
longer term for payments.
Shumaker said Union Grove was not looking at a "want," rather the intent was to
construct what was "needed." He said a 12,000 sq. ft. ceiling was decided upon, and this was a
medium of what had been reviewed. Shumaker said this should accommodate the area for 50
years. In regards to the financing, Shumaker said an interest quote of 3.75% on $1.2 million
with payments of $94,532 a year had been obtained; however, yesterday a financing institution
advised him of being approved at a 2.5% interest rate with payments at $63,000. Mr. Shumaker
said the note could be reduced to 15 years.
Chairman Johnson again stated his support for the request, but he stressed that the board
should adhere to a 15 year maximum term on any building. Johnson stated there should be
enough money in the countywide fire service district fund so that if one department suffered the
loss of an apparatus, a replacement could be purchased. He said there should be a minimum of
$250,000 in unrestricted fund balance in the countywide fund. Mr. Johnson said it was felt this
could be done simultaneously with a 15 -year maximum on loans.
Phillips said the fire tax board had tried to maintain a comfortable fund balance.
Chairman Johnson said it was understood that Brian Weatherman with the South Iredell
VFD had been informed about Union Grove's request. Johnson said South Iredell's plans should
in no way be impacted.
Shumaker said several conversations had occurred with Mr. Weatherman. Mr. Shumaker
said Mr. Weatherman had been told that he would work with him in any way needed.
Johnson asked if there were any other known deficiencies at the various fire stations.
MOTION by Chairman Johnson to approve Budget Amendment#8 for $105,000 for the
purpose of reimbursing the Union Grove Volunteer Fire Department for the purchase of land and
for the appropriation of countywide fire tax district funds for debt service on a new building
beginning in FY 2014 and continuing for 15 additional years.
Phillips said the department wanted to start construction in 2013.
Johnson said the construction loan would be in 2013 for approximately 12 months.
Shumaker said he didn't foresee accomplishing the preliminary work (permitting,
planning/zoning) before January 1, 2013. He said the 1.2 million had been estimates from the
architects; however, it was felt the bids would come in below this amount. Shumaker said the
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construction loan wasn't anticipated before January 2013 and the loan term would extend to
January 1, 2014. He said the Union Grove VFD Board of Directors had agreed to pay the
interest during the construction time and this would allow the debt service to begin after
January 1, 2014.
Johnson said the term would continue for 15 years after that. He said this was with the
understanding that the motion or decision would not impact the availability of funds for
South Iredell.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
FB Res - Debt 987,068.00
BA#9-Union
Grove (105,000.00)
Balance 882,068.00
Request for the Appointment of Two Citizens to the Firefighter's Relief Fund Board of
Trustees for Each Volunteer Fire Department: Finance Director Susan Blumenstein said the Office of
the State Fire Marshal had oversight responsibilities for receiving and disbursing Firefighter's Relief
Fund monies to each volunteer fire department and the funds originated from taxes collected from
insurance companies. She said payments to the volunteer fire departments were based on county
populations along with the tax value of property located within each fire district. Blumenstein said each
board of county commissioners in the state had to annually appoint two members to each VFD's
Firefighter's Relief Fund Board of Trustees, and these appointments, along with appointments made by
the VFD, and the State Insurance Commissioner, made up the Report of Fire Conditions. (Recommended
appointments are as follows.)
To appropriate funds to reimburse Union Grove VFD for the purchase of 9.95 acres of land
BA#9
Insurance
10/2/2012
Account#
Current Chane Amended
204880 499462
Appro Fund Bal -Res for Debt
-
(105,000)
(105,000)
205525 537610
Union Grove VFD
282,830
105,000
387,830
FB Res - Debt 987,068.00
BA#9-Union
Grove (105,000.00)
Balance 882,068.00
Request for the Appointment of Two Citizens to the Firefighter's Relief Fund Board of
Trustees for Each Volunteer Fire Department: Finance Director Susan Blumenstein said the Office of
the State Fire Marshal had oversight responsibilities for receiving and disbursing Firefighter's Relief
Fund monies to each volunteer fire department and the funds originated from taxes collected from
insurance companies. She said payments to the volunteer fire departments were based on county
populations along with the tax value of property located within each fire district. Blumenstein said each
board of county commissioners in the state had to annually appoint two members to each VFD's
Firefighter's Relief Fund Board of Trustees, and these appointments, along with appointments made by
the VFD, and the State Insurance Commissioner, made up the Report of Fire Conditions. (Recommended
appointments are as follows.)
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Insurance
Relief Fund
Fire Department Appointments
County Commissioner Appointments
Commissioner
Treasurer
Central
Matt Williams
Replaces Tommy Guy
Steve Wilkerson
Jeremy Pennell
Replaces Russell
Ray
Jim Reavis
Travis Cornelius
Matt Williams
Replaces Doyle
Summers
Cool Springs
Jerry Fox
W. Robert
Warren
Kenneth C. Secrest
Jeff Stutts
Jerry Gibson
Kenneth Secrest
Ebenezer
Jim Blackwelder
Tim Reid
Wayne Smith
Harry Frye
Robert Moore
Robert Moore
Harmony
Trent Cranfill
David Tomlin
Todd Cranfill
Tim Frye
Gene Powers
Gene Powers
Lake Norman
Jane Laney
Edward A. Neel
Howard Neel
Kevin Clark
Larry Delph
lane Laney
Monticello
Danny Johnson
Dewayne Colvard
Phillip Crook
Thomas Moore
Sara Moore
Sara Moore
Replaces Craig Morrow
Mount Mourne
David VanAuken
Glenda Cheney
Christopher
Goodrum
Gary Craven
Marvin Rogers, Jr.
Marvin Rogers, Jr.
Shepherds
Kelly Robinson
Jamie Barrier
Ryan Stotts
Zach Fallon
Edward Pegarsch
Edward Pegarsch'
Replaces Melodie
Barrier
South Iredell
Howard Overcash
Dewayne Jones
Brian Weatherman
Carl Thompson
Jeff Baker
Carl Thompson
Trinity
Jeff Cheek
Kathy Little
Paul May
Kent Moore
Alice May
Alice May
Replaces Brad
Stroud
Troutman
Gerald Clodfelter
Keith Troutman
Gordon Troutman
Wesley
Edmiston
Henry Neel
Gerald Clodfelter
Union Grove
Kenneth Hansel
Atley Brown
Arthur Grant
Nolan T.
Shumaker
Danny R.
Nicholson
Kenneth M. Hansel
Wayside
Robert E. Moore
Dudley McSwain
F. Eddy Harpe
W. Farrell Long
Tommy Nicholson,
Jr.
Tommy Nicholson, Jr.
Replaces Donald Deans
Replaces Tim
Warren
Replaces
Richard Ladd
West Iredell
Keith Winters
Heath Little
Josh Fisher
John Byers
Doug Walden
Josh Fisher
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OTION by Chairman Tice to accept the appointments to the Firefighter's Relief Fund
Board of Trustees as presented.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Request for Approval of Revisions to a Co -Location Agreement with the Trinity
Volunteer Fire Department in Regards to the EMS Substation: Deputy County Manager
Tracy Jackson said a revision was needed to the existing agreement with Trinity Volunteer Fire
Department to reflect the current budgeted amount for the co -location of the EMS substation.
Jackson said revisions to the agreement were as follows:
1. Lease payment increases from $500 to $750 a month due to an increase in the
amount of area utilized by EMS for an ambulance crew rather than a QRV.
2. Lease term decreases from 15 years to 10 years to reflect the length of time
elapsing since the lease was first initiated (April 2006).
OTION by Vice Chairman Norman to approve the agreement as presented.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Request for Approval of the September 18, 2012 Minutes: MOTION by
Commissioner Tice to approve the minutes as presented.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (1 announcement)
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Region F Aging Advisory Committee (1 appointment): Commissioner Mitchell
nominated Lou Greta Raven.
OTION by Chairman Johnson to close the nominations and appoint Raven by
acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (1 appointment): There being no
nominations, Commissioner Robertson made a motion to postpone this appointment
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Appointments to Vacancies on Committees/Boards Due to the Resignation of
Commissioner Renee Griffith: OTION by Chairman Johnson to appoint Commissioner
Tice to the following committees/boards.
► Cooperative Extension Service Advisory Council (alternate position)
► Home and Community Care Block Grant Committee
► Local Emergency Planning Committee
► Smart Start/Iredell Partnership for Young Children (alternate position)
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT: County Manager Ron Smith confirmed the Fall
Planning Session scheduled in November. Specific information is as follows:
Fall Planning Session
Friday, November 9, 2012
7:30 a.m. — lunch time (estimate)
Location: TBD (could be Ag. Resource Ctr.)
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CLOSED SESSION: OTION by Chairman Johnson at 8:30 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 9:01 P.M.)
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, Chairman Johnson
made a motion at 9:02 P.M. to adjourn the meeting. (NEXT MEETING: Tuesday,
October 16, 2012 at 7:00 P.M., in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center
Street, Statesville, NC.)
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Approval: ,dean C Moore
Clerk to the Board