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REGULAR MINUTES
JANUARY 15, 2013
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at 7:00
PM, 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
David Boone
Renee Griffith
Ken Robertson
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, Planner Matthew Todd, Sheriff's Chief Deputy Rick
Dowdle, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore.
CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Johnson
INVOCATION by Chairman Johnson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: MOTION by Chairman Johnson to approve the
agenda with the following adjustments.
Deletion: Closed Session for Personnel — G. S. 143-318.11 (a) (6)
Additions: Under Unfinished Business - Discussion of the NCACC's Legislative Goals and
Instructions to the County's Delegate
Under New Business - Discussion Regarding Mental Health Board Governance
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
APPOINTMENT BEFORE THE BOARD
I -CARE Executive Director Bryan Duncan Discusses a Community Services Block
Grant Program Application for FY 2013-2014: Mr. Duncan provided the following
information in regards to a Community Services Block Grant application.
• The program has operated in Iredell County since 1965.
• The self-sufficiency program is designed to help low-income families through
case management. Staff helps through guidance and assistance in the areas of financial
management, job readiness, education, employment, and housing.
• Enrollment depends largely on an applicant's suitability for the program.
• Over the last three years, I -CARE has been contracted with to serve 150 individuals or 50
a year. In the last third of the three-year plan, 63 individuals of the 150 were served and
out of these, 16 families rose above the federal poverty guidelines; 29 gained
employment; 4 gained employment with medical benefits, 16 completed
education/training; 3 secured standard housing; and 12 received emergency assistance.
The annual positive change in income was $15,224 with the average wage at $9.55.
The 2013-14 program will "mirror" what has occurred in the past. A new component will
be added; however, and this will be for the short term temporary employment of
approximately six clients.
Commissioner Boone asked the total budget for I -CARE and the number of staff members.
He said the submitted paperwork said the budget was 3.8 or 3.9 million.
Duncan said the budget varied due to some residuals from the stimulus funding; however,
the indicated budget figures were about right. Pertaining to the number of employees, Duncan said
there were 85. He said four counties (Alexander, Catawba, Iredell and Lincoln) were being served.
Chairman Johnson said there was an understanding that no board action was necessary.
Mr. Duncan said this was correct.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairman Johnson declared the meeting to be in a public hearing and advised that Case
#1211-2 (Origin Food Group) was actually being continued from the December 4, 2012 meeting.
Case #1211-2: Request from the Origin Food Group and Westside Real Estate LLC,
to Amend a Site Plan for a Light Industrial Conditional Zoning District (MI -CD) located at
306 Stamey Farm Road, Statesville, NC: Planner Matthew Todd said Origin Foods had held a
meeting on the site with the neighbors and the county planning staff. He said the gully on the
Hines' property was discussed along with a conversation about stormwater. Todd said the
company (Origin Foods) had advised that it would explore some solutions.
Chairman Johnson requested a moment to clarify his motion that was made at the
December 4 meeting. He said the previous owner of the site had built the truck stop in accordance
with the regulations on the books at that time. Johnson said he was under the opinion that if the
original owner developed the site today, the measures needed to reduce water runoff to other
properties would be much stricter. He said it was not his intent to force Origin Foods to repair
any damage that had been done, especially since the original owner probably tried to follow the
rules and regulations being used at that time. Mr. Johnson said his intent was to preclude any
further damage to the properties of Mr. and Mrs. Hines and to Mr. Aubrey Boone. Johnson said
his goal was for the company to slow down the rate of water flow, or to hold it temporarily until it
could run into the catch basin.
Don Greenlee, with Origin Foods, said a meeting was held on December 12 with the
concerned neighbors. He said a determination was made that it would be difficult to repair the
gully. Mr. Greenlee said, however, the company had agreed to review other options. He said
discussions had occurred with representatives of the G.L. Wilson Building Company, and it was
noted that several springs under the property had contributed to the development of the gully.
Greenlee said representatives from the local soil and water office would inspect the site on
January 16 to offer recommendations. He said it might be difficult to construct a basin on the
company's property to hold the water, but other measures would be reviewed to slow the flow and
to prevent further erosion.
Mr. Greenlee asked what the board needed.
Chairman Johnson said the board was asking for a plan.
Mr. Greenlee requested another month.
OTIO by Chairman Johnson to continue the public hearing for Case 1211-2 (Origin
Food Group/Westside Real Estate LLC) until February 19, 2013.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
The staff report for this case is as follows:
EXPLANATION OF THE REQUEST
This is a request to amend the site plan for a M1 -CD, Light Industrial Conditional District zoning
district, on 13.35 acres at 306 Stamey Farm Road in Statesville. This is a conditional request to
expand and add additional buildings for a dairy production facility with associated
commercial/retail use. The development of the property will be limited per the submitted site
plan.
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OWNER/APPLICANT
OWNER/APPLICANT: Origin Food Group and Westside Real Estate LLC
306 Stamey Farm Road
Statesville, NC 28677
PROPERTY INFORMATION
LOCATION:
306 Stamey Farm Road,
Statesville; more specifically
identified as PIN#s 4714-44-
9591 and 4714-44-7591.
DIRECTIONS:
1-40 west to Exit 146; left onto
Stamey Farm Road site is on
left.
SURROUNDING LAND USE:
This property is adjacent to 1-40
and Stamey Farm Road.
Residential and farming uses
surround the remaining
portions.
SIZE:
The property is 13.35 acres.
EXISTING LAND USE: Formerly known as Homer's Truck Stop, this parcel had a gas station/truck
stop/restaurant facility that has been shut down for a number of years. Currently the property is
being used as an ice cream and yogurt production facility.
ZONING HISTORY: In 1987 this property was rezoned HB, Highway Business for a convenience
store with the sale of gasoline and fuel oil and all other permitted uses under HB. In 1990 the
property was rezoned from HB to GB, General Business for a proposed dairy product distribution
facility (which is not a permitted use in GB in the current ordinance). In 2009 the property was
rezoned to M1 -CD (Light Manufacturing Conditional Zoning). The conditions imposed were the
site plan and permitted uses of mixed light industrial and commercial retail uses for a dairy
processing facility. The proposed new additions require an amendment to the existing M1 -CD.
OTHER JURISDICTIONAL INFORMATION: This property is located within Statesville's short range USA
boundary. We did not receive any feedback from the City on this request.
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 right in front of the facility. In 2007, the
average number of vehicles per day on this section of Stamey Farm Road was 3,500. The
capacity for this section of Stamey Farm Road is 9,000 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.
STATE: Other than building code, there should be no formal state agency review at this time.
FEDERAL: None at this time.
STAFF AND BOARD COMMENTS
STAFF COMMENTS: 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 proposed amendment to the M1 -
CD district does fit into the Highway Interchange Commercial designation, based on the limiting
conditions as proposed and the site plan as shown.
Other information to consider is that the current traffic count for this area is not close to
capacity. The properties across Stamey Farm Road are either already zoned Highway Business
or shown on the 2030 Horizon Plan as Future Highway Interchange Commercial or Employment
Center (Industrial/Flex/Office).
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 request fits into the Highway
Interchange Commercial designation and is consistent with surrounding zoning. Potential traffic
impacts should not come close to the road capacity.
Public Input Meeting: The public input meeting was held on October 5th at 4pm at the site. Five
attendees from the community showed up to hear the proposal and voice their opinion. Main
topics of discussion from the public included the buffer along the rear and southern boundary
and waste water processing for the facility. It was stated that the buffer would remain and if
removed would be replaced. The waste water will go to the private waste water treatment
facility while some of the graywater will go across the road to the Stamey's Farm.
SITE REVIEW COMMITTEE: No members were able to attend
PLANNING BOARD ACTION: On November 7, 2012, the Planning Board held a public meeting to
hear this request. Four people spoke at the meeting, one of which was in favor of the request.
The others who spoke were concerned because of an access easement along the rear portion
of the property and the potential for the removal of the existing buffer. It was stated during the
meeting that regardless of what happens with the easement a buffer will be required using
either the existing vegetation or a new planted buffer per the requirements in the code. Other
items of concern included storm water runoff from the site and erosion. It was stated that the
parties involved needed to work together to resolve concerns over the easement. The Planning
Board voted 7-0 to recommend approval of this request based on the consistency with the 2030
Horizon Plan.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION: On December 4, 2012, the Iredell County Board of
Commissioner's heard this rezoning request. At this meeting the Board voted to table this
request until the January 15th, 2013 meeting due to concerns over storm water runoff and a gully
on Gene and Sue Hines' property. The Board directed the parties involved to work with the
applicant Origin Foods over these concerns.
Since that time Origin Foods has held a meeting with the neighbors and are working on a
resolution. Don Greenlee, General Manager, with Origin Food Group will provide additional
information at the January 15th meeting.
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Chairman Johnson declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.
Case #1212-1: Request from Edward J. & Patricia L. Crider to Rezone 5.07 Acres,
from Neighborhood Business Conditional Use District (NB -CUD) to Office and
Institutional (OI) at 2294 Wilkesboro Highway, Statesville, NC: Planner Matthew Todd
briefed the board on this request, and the staff report is as follows.
EXPLANATION OF THE REQUEST
This is a request to rezone 5.07 acres at 2294 Wilkesboro Hwy in Statesville from Neighborhood
Business Conditional Use District (NB -CUD) to Office and Institutional (OI) District. Previously there
was a photography studio business on this property. This is a straight rezoning request and
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therefore, all uses as described in the Table of Permitted and Special Uses (Section 2.21) in the
Land Development Code will be allowed. No conditions are proposed in the request.
OWNER/APPLICANT
OWNER/APPLICANT: Edward J. and Patricia L. Crider
126 Ashbrook Road
Statesville, NC 28677
PROPERTY INFORMATION
LOCATION:
2294 Wilkesboro Hwy, in Statesville;
more specifically identified as PIN
4736038558.000.
DIRECTIONS:
115 North; site on right past
Sullivan Farm Road
SURROUNDING LAND USE:
This property has a church to the
south and across the road. To the
north is vacant and residential
uses.
SIZE:
The property is 5.07 acres.
EXISTING LAND USE: The property
is currently vacant and for sale.
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business was on this parcel since around 1992.
ZONING HISTORY: This parcel was rezoned in 1992 to NB -CUD for a photography studio. The
surrounding properties were rezoned residential in 1990 with county wide zoning.
OTHER JURISDICTIONAL INFORMATION: This property is located within Statesville's long range USA
boundary.
OTHER SITE CHARACTERISTICS: This property is not located within a Water Supply Watershed.
IMPACTS ON LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND/OR FACILITES
TRAFFIC: This parcel is between two traffic count points. Both are approximately a mile south
and a mile north of the site. The northern site had a 2011 traffic count of 7000, while the site to
the south had a traffic count of 10,000. The capacity for this section of Wilkesboro Hwy is over
13,000 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.
STATE: Other than building code, there should be no formal state agency review at this time.
FEDERAL: None at this time.
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STAFF AND BOARD COMMENTS
STAFF COMMENTS: The 2030 Horizon Plan calls for a rural commercial node at the intersection of
Wilkesboro Hwy and Sullivan Farm Road and Scotts Creek Road. Starting at this intersection
there is a commercial gas station and as you progress north toward this site there are 3 existing
churches and a day care facility. The area outside of the rural commercial node is low-density
residential. The OI request will help serve as a buffer between other commercial type
development and the residential development in the area.
Other information to consider is that the property has been zoned commercially since 1992 and
used commercially since 1993. The current zoning even though limited to photography studios
has a similar intensity to the proposed OI uses as shown in our table of permitted uses. This area
since 1992 has developed with additional commercial type uses including the churches and day
care facility.
The Planning staff can support the proposed rezoning request based on the following: The 2030
Horizon Plan calls for a rural commercial node at the intersection south of this site. The proposed
district fits into the existing development pattern and neighboring uses. The proposed OI district
is consistent with surrounding zoning. Potential traffic impacts should not come close to the road
capacity.
SITE REVIEW COMMITTEE: No Planning Board members were available to visit the site with the
staff on November 14, 2012.
PLANNING BOARD ACTION: On December 5, 2012, the Planning Board held a public meeting to
hear this request. No one spoke in opposition of this request. The Planning Board voted 7-0 to
recommend approval of this request based on the consistency with the 2030 Horizon Plan.
No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Johnson adjourned the hearing.
OTIO by Commissioner Robertson to approve the zoning map amendment and to
make a finding that the approval is consistent with the adopted 2030 Horizon Plan and that said
approval is reasonable and in the public interest due to its consistency with the 2030 Horizon
Plan; as a result, said approval furthers the goals and objectives of the 2030 Horizon Plan. This
approval allows all uses as described in the Table of Permitted and Special Uses (Section 2.21)
in the Land Development Code.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Chairman Johnson declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.
Case #1212-2: Request from Charlotte Ski Boat (Applicant) to Rezone 1.03 Acres,
Owned by the Lake Norman Volunteer Fire Department, from Neighborhood Business
District (NB) to Highway Business Conditional Zoning District (HB -CD) at 1206 Brawley
School Road, Mooresville, NC: Planner Matthew Todd reviewed the staff report, as follows,
for this case.
EXPLANATION OF THE REQUEST
This is a request to rezone 1.03 acres at 1206 Brawley School Road in Mooresville from
Neighborhood Business (NB) to Highway Business Conditional Zoning District (HB -CD). This
property was previously Lake Norman Volunteer Fire Department. This request is conditional per
the submitted site plan and will be limited to boat dealers sales and repair; all -terrain vehicle
(ATV) dealers sales and repair; and general office.
OWNER/APPLICANT
OWNER: Lake Norman Volunteer Fire Dept. APPLICANT: Charlotte Ski Boat
702-A Brawley School Road 211 Foster Ave.
Mooresville, NC 28117 Charlotte, NC 28203
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PROPERTY INFORMATION
LOCATION:
1206 Brawley School Road,
in Mooresville; more
specifically identified as PIN
4636264858.000.
DIRECTIONS:
Brawley School Road; site
on right past Blume Road
SURROUNDING LAND USE:
This property has vacant
neighborhood business
property to the north and
residential to the south and
west.
SIZE:
The property is 1.03 acres.
EXISTING LAND USE: The
building is currently vacant and for sale.
was at this location.
Previously a Lake Norman Volunteer Fire Department
ZONING HISTORY: The northeast side of this parcel was zoned NB in the early 1980's. In 2006, the
.38 acres on the southwest side was rezoned NB. The residential properties were zoned
residential in 1990. The adjacent NB zoning was added in 2004.
OTHER JURISDICTIONAL INFORMATION: This property is located within Mooresville's long range
USA boundary.
OTHER SITE CHARACTERISTICS: This property is located within the Catawba Lake Norman WS -IV
Critical Area Water Supply Watershed.
IMPACTS ON LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND/OR FACILITES
TRAFFIC: The closest traffic count is approximately 1500' northeast on Brawley School Road. The
2008 traffic count for this section of Brawley School Road is 18,000. The capacity for this section
of Brawley School Road is over 23,000 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.
STATE: Other than building code, there should be no formal state agency review at this time.
FEDERAL: None at this time.
STAFF AND BOARD COMMENTS
STAFF COMMENTS: The 2030 Horizon Plan calls for this area to be Corridor Commercial, which
includes existing commercial, office, and/or retail uses that exist along major thoroughfares and
highways or areas that will include commercial development in the future. These areas are both
within and outside the Iredell County Urban Service Areas. According to the plan, uses within this
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area generally should include retail, restaurants, entertainment centers, automobile services, personal
services, other commercial uses, and office developments. The proposed HB -CD district does fit into the
Corridor Commercial designation.
Other information to consider is that there are already properties adjacent to this site zoned for commercial
use and this site is already zoned straight NB.
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 Corridor Commercial
designation and is consistent with surrounding zoning. The limited uses requested should have a minimal
impact on the adjacent properties. Potential traffic impacts should not come close to the road capacity.
Public Input Meeting: The public input meeting was held on November 13'" at 5:00 pm on site. Five
attendees from the community showed up to hear the proposal and voice their opinion. Noise was the
main concern from the public. The applicants stated that the hours of operation would typically be M -F
9am - bpm and limited times on Saturday and Sunday.
SITE REVIEW COMMITTEE: Harry Tsumas visited this site with the staff on November 14, 2012.
PLANNING BOARD ACTION: On December 5, 2012, the Planning Board held a public meeting to hear this
request. No one spoke in opposition of this request. The Planning Board voted 6-1 (Tsumas) to recommend
approval of this request based on the consistency with the 2030 Horizon Plan.
Commissioner Robertson said he wanted to make sure there would be no junked boats, or
used boats, stored on the property.
Todd said there would be new boats. He said the zoning department did not have a
method to regulate new or other types of boats unless there was an added condition.
Robertson mentioned that the planning board minutes indicated that Planning Board
Member Jeff McNeely had asked if repair work would be done at the site, and the owner of
Charlotte Ski Boat said there would be no junked boats or storage.
Planning, Development and Transportation Director Joey Raczkowski said trailers were
usually titled. He said that if there were boats on the site without trailers, then enforcement
could occur if an issue developed.
County Manager Smith said on the last page of the application there was a sentence
reading as follows: "Charlotte Ski Boat would like to install fencing around the back of the
property to secure the area and help prevent vandalism. We would like to enhance the property's
general appearance by grading and paving a parking area."
Lee Levandowski, the owner of Charlotte Ski Boat, said his business opened in 2010 and
was located in downtown Charlotte. He said about 70% of his business was from the Lake
Norman region, and this was why a new site was being planned. Levandowski said test drives
for the boats would be convenient due to the lake being only five minutes away. He said no
junked boats would be allowed, and MasterCraft had high standards. Mr. Levandowski said the
boat business would be an asset to the area.
Commissioner Robertson asked the plan for the rear area of the site.
Levandowski said the BBQ shack would have to be torn down, but the pad would be
saved for a hoist. He said gravel would be added, and the area would need to be "free flowing."
Levandowski said most of the clients were high-end, and the site's appearance would be
important. Continuing, he said about $200,000 worth of facility and grounds upfits were planned.
No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Johnson adjourned the hearing.
MOTIO by Commissioner Robertson to approve the zoning map amendment and to
make a finding that the approval is consistent with the adopted 2030 Horizon Plan and that said
approval is reasonable and in the public interest due to its consistency with the 2030 Horizon
Plan; as a result, said approval furthers the goals and objectives of the 2030 Horizon Plan.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
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Chairman Johnson declared the meeting to be in a public hearing.
Consideration of the Abandonment and Closure of an Unnamed Public Road Right -
of -Way, located off Kemp Road (SR 1446) in Mooresville, NC, and Adoption of an Order
To Close Said Road: Planning, Development and Transportation Director Joey Raczkowski
said this request was to close a road right-of-way created when the lake was originally
developed. He said the two owners had made the request in order to better use the property.
Raczkowski said the closure had been advertised in accordance with the General Statutes.
No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Johnson adjourned the hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Boone to approve the request and to adopt the Order.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
ORDER
TO CLOSE AN UNNAMED ROAD
LOCATED OFF KEMP ROAD (SR 1446)
WHEREAS, on January 15, 2013, at 7:00 PM, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners held a public
hearing as required by N. C. General Statute 153A-241; and
WHEREAS, after said public hearing, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners find no cause to retain
the right-of-way of an unnamed public road located off Kemp Road (SR 1446), as shown on the attached
map.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED by the Chairman and members of the Iredell County Board of
Commissioners that the unnamed public road, as shown on the attached map, is closed in accordance with
the requirements of N.C. General Statute 153A-241.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Request for the Endorsement of a Countywide Transportation Project List for
Inclusion in the 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP): Planning, Development and
Transportation Director Joey Raczkowski said the county would eventually become a member of
a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) as well as being included in a Rural Planning
Organization (RPO). He said in order to remain competitive with future transportation projects,
especially when the county joined the Metropolitan Planning Organization, the jurisdictions of
Mooresville, Statesville, Troutman and Iredell County had been asked to participate in the
creation of a 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan. He said 40 projects had been submitted,
plus another one had been provided by the City of Statesville. Raczkowski said #41 would be an
access road from Old Mountain Road north to Hangar Drive at the Statesville Regional Airport.
The project list as presented, not including #41 as mentioned by Raczkowski, is as
follows:
PROJECT
SUBMITTED
IN PREVIOUS
PROJECT LIMITS TIP CYCLE?
START END
1 1-40/1-77/US 21 Interchange N/A N/A
modification, Section B yes
2 US 21 widening in Statesville (north Pump Station Rd 1-77 yes
of 1-40)
3 US 21 widening in Statesville (south US 64 (Davie Ave) Pump Station Rd yes
of 1-40)
4 NC 115 widening north of Statesville 1-40 Sullivan Farm Rd yes
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ROD
BOARD
APPROVAL
(IN
ADDITION
TO
Statesville
Statesville
Statesville
Statesville
COMMENTS
final flyovers are
partially unfunded
includes offset of
Shumaker Dr and
Jane Sowers Rd
5
1-40 widening
Catawba Co line
Exit 152
yes
Statesville
6
Eastside Dr widening
Barkley Rd
East Broad St
yes
Statesville
7
Garner Bagnal Rd widening
1-40
1-77
yes
Statesville
8
Shelton Ave widening and
Garner Bagnal Blvd
Amity Hill Rd
no
Statesville
includes Carolina
streetscape
Thread Trail sidepath
to accommodate
9
Amity Hill Rd widening
Shelton Ave
Exit 45
no
Statesville
growth in the Larkin
area
10
Old Airport Rd/Bethlehem Rd
N/A
N/A
no
Statesville
to facilitate airport
realignment
traffic
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1-77 widening, Section C
Exit 42
1-40
yes
Troutman,
Statesville
12
US 21 widening between Troutman
Cedar Ln
Garner Bagnal
Troutman,
& Statesville
Rd
yes
Statesville
13
Murdock Rd straightening
US 21
Exit 45
yes
Troutman,
Statesville
Troutman,
anticipated to be
14
Old Mountain Rd
US 21
I-40
no
Statesville
overcapacity by 2040;
links Troutman to 1-40
to clear US 21
15
Perry Rd Extension
Perry Rd
Murdock Rd
no
Troutman
congestion in
downtown Troutman
Southwest Bypass in Troutman,
to clear US 21
16
Section A
US 21
Autumn Leaf Rd
no
Troutman
congestion in
downtown Troutman
17
US 21 widening between
Exit 33
Cedar Ln
yes
Mooresville,
Mooresville & Troutman
Troutman
18
Perth Rd widening
NC 150
US 21
no
Mooresville,
road will be
Troutman
overcapacity by 2040
19
1-77 widening, Section B
Exit 33
Exit 42
yes
Mooresville
20
HOT lanes
Mecklenburg Co
Exit 36
no
Mooresville
new public-private
partnership initiative
21
1-77 widening,Section A
West Catawba Ave
Exit 33
yes
Mooresville
in Mecklenburg Co
22
Cornelius Rd Interchange
N/A
N/A
yes
Mooresville
23
Cornelius Rd-Mazeppa Rd
US 21
NC 115
yes
Mooresville
Connector
24
Cornelius Rd widening
Perth Rd
US 21
yes
Mooresville
in conjunction with
25
Mazeppa Rd widening
NC 115
Penske Way
no
Mooresville
Cornelius-Mazeppa
Connector, forges
east -west connection
part on new location
26
Bluefield Rd extension
NC 150
Cornelius Rd
no
Mooresville
to connect Bluefield
to Cornelius
Interchange
27
NC 150 (River Hwy) widening
1-77
Catawba Co line
yes
Mooresville
28
NC 150 diverging diamond at Exit
Rolling Hills Rd
Norman Station
no
Mooresville
decreases delay at
36
Dr
Exit 36
29
NC 150 (E Plaza Dr) widening
1-77
NC 115
no
Mooresville
road will be
overcapacity by 2040
30
NC 150 widening east of
NC 115
NC 152
yes
Mooresville
Mooresville
31
NC 152 widening to Rowan County
NC 150/152 split
Rowan Co line
yes
Mooresville
creates east -west
32
Midnight Ln -Oates Rd overpass
Bluefield Rd
Talbert Rd
no
Mooresville
alternate to Hwy 150,
thereby relieving
congestion
33
Brawley School Rd widening
Talbert Rd
US 21
yes
Mooresville
34
NC 3 widening
Cabarrus Cc line
Culp St
no
Mooresville
road will be
overcapacity by 2040
10
35
Williamson Rd widening
Brawley Sch Rd
NC 150
yes
Mooresville
36
Fairview Flyover/Exit 33 Feasibility
Alcove Rd
Fairview Rd
yes
Mooresville
Study
37
Fairview Rd widening
US 21
NC 115
no
Mooresville
to facilitate Lowes
and hospital traffic
38
East-West Connector
Langtree Rd
Shearers Rd
yes
Mooresville
to manage
39
Rocky River Rd widening
Shearers Rd
NC 3
no
Mooresville
anticipated traffic
demand in 2040
40
Shearers Rd widening
Mecklenburg Co
Timber Rd
no
Mooresville
minor thoroughfare
line
needs improvements
Commissioner Robertson asked for
a brief explanation
as to why the county
was
reviewing a 2040 plan.
Raczkowski said the state of North Carolina had a long range plan for transportation
projects. He said the process began with a 25 to 30 year scope into the future by identifying
projects that would later work their way through the state system and into the transportation
improvement plan (7 to 10 year plan). Raczkowski said these projects then worked themselves
up from development to actual completion, and it was a state DOT driven process.
Commissioner Griffith said she was a newly -appointed member to the MUMPO board.
She said many comments had been received about item #20 (HOT lanes). She asked when the
MUMPO board voted on the plan. Griffith said the people in opposition were concerned about
the high cost for the toll lanes, and it was believed they would not help with the traffic
congestion. Griffith asked if there was an opportunity to discuss the project.
Raczkowski said in the early spring of last year there was a meeting about the HOT lanes.
He said the initiative had some momentum at the state level, and it was a public-private
partnership where a concessionaire would be awarded the bid. Raczkowski said the
concessionaire would build the lanes and enter into a 50 -year contract with the NCDOT. He said
there would be an extensive long-term commitment. Raczkowski said he believed the MPO
members first reviewed the issue in May of 2012.
Griffith said there were concerns, especially if in the next 50 years the road had been
widened with a general purpose lane. She said the taxpayers would have to pay through gas
taxes along with having to pay the lost revenue to the company that built the toll lanes.
Additionally, she said there was no cap on the toll amount due to the private partnership.
Griffith said higher tolls would be charged as the road became more congested. She said a pass
would be needed for the toll road, and this would target the local residents. Griffith said there
would be no toll income from out-of-state people, and this would mean a higher tax on the
residents of southern Iredell County.
Raczkowski said this was a long-range plan.
Griffith said item #20 was imminent.
Raczkowski said that was correct, and in fact, item #20 might not fit into the long-range
plan. He said that if the board desired to remove the item, there could be support for the general
widening of I-77.
Commissioner Boone asked if the board could add or delete items from the list.
Raczkowski said yes.
Chairman Johnson said it was understood the toll varied dependent upon what time of the
day a person used the road. He said the toll would be higher when there was higher traffic.
Johnson said he shared the same concern that Commissioner Griffith had about the 50 -year
contract with no exit clause for the state.
Commissioner Robertson said an eight -mile widening of I-77 between Exits 28 and 36
was being discussed. He said for years the widening of I-77 had been on numerous long range
wish lists. Robertson said the federal and state governments had funding formulas for roads and
the county could not change this. He said it had previously been stated that if the widening of I-
77 for those eight miles was the top priority, then that project would have consumed most of the
highway dollars for many years. Robertson said for this reason, I-77 was lower on the list so
other projects could occur. He said members of the General Assembly had been hearing about
the traffic congestion and an alternative had been authorized. Robertson said it was basically
being presented that if someone wanted to widen I-77 now, then HOT lanes were the option. He
said the option had been given to either widen I-77 in 12 years--maybe--or do it now with a toll
lane. Robertson then spoke about the politics involved in getting roads built, and the roadways
built in other parts of the state without toll lane revenue. He said if toll booths were in Raleigh,
Greensboro, or Fayetteville, his stance would be different. Robertson said that if a person
reviewed the major highways and Interstates into and out of Charlotte they were either six lanes
or eight lanes. He said the only one that was four lanes was the one on I-77 and north
Mecklenburg, or southern Iredell. Robertson said there were three reasons for this, and they
were (1) for decades roads in North Carolina were built on a political spoils system (2) Lake
Norman had a causeway and through the years politicians had voted for the Clean Water Acts.
Robertson said if a politician voted against the Clean Water Acts, then his political opponents
would paint him as being "a blatant advocate for pollution." He said it was about impossible to
build a road over water. Robertson said the last reason or number (3) was due to the southern
end being known as having a high income and being disassociated from the community. By this,
he said many of the residents were not originally from the area, and they were disassociated from
local and state government. Robertson said now, those same people were being stuck with
having to buy their own road. He said the current environmental laws could not be changed
anytime soon, but as a region, it could be emphasized that everyone else got roads without tolls
and this should occur here as well. Robertson agreed with Mrs. Griffith and stated that #20
(HOT lanes) should be changed by just saying widen I-77.
Commissioner Griffith said that if the other board members agreed, she would advise the
attendees at the transportation meeting on January 16, 2013, that Iredell County's
recommendation would be for general purpose lanes.
Chairman Johnson made the following comments: "Those who express opposition to the
toll lanes and speak in favor of widening the general purpose lanes on I-77 have much to support
their argument. Our state finances have been mismanaged for about two decades. When
Jim Hunt left the Governor's mansion the state was broke. In his book, The Politician, Andrew
Young tells of working in the Jim Hunt campaign. He writes about staff meetings with large
maps of North Carolina on the wall with dollar amounts written on each county depicting how
much was expected and had been raised accompanied by a strong reminder that staff was to
admonish local folks that if enough money was contributed from their communities their
requests for highway funds would be viewed more favorably. A few years ago, a local member
of the DOT Board quit after publicly chastising local folks by saying that if enough or adequate
support for the Governor's re-election did not occur, then money for highway projects should not
be expected. The gentlemen should be congratulated for his honesty and his candidness, but he
subsequently resigned from the DOT Board. Political and financial loyalty has driven road
funding for some time. Financial mismanagement for years caused a structural budget deficit
that grew to about 1.5 billion dollars previous to 2010. This shortfall had to be dealt with and
was resolved in part by taking money away from the highway trust fund and transferring those
revenues in the general fund to pay for favorite social programs of left-leaning politicians.
Political cronyism combined with financial mismanagement over the years has resulted in roads
being built where the friends are rather than where the cars are. This has caused a severe
shortage of funds for legitimate highway needs. It is important to realize that the problems we
confront are exclusively the creation of the political class inside the beltway of Raleigh. What I
affectionately call `Gucci Gulch.' You know the land where they wear Gucci, drink Champagne,
and eat Brie as compared to where I live where they wear work shoes, eat pizza, and if the
preacher is not around, drink beer at times. They are not the result of actions of local DOT
officials who work honestly with local governing bodies. Their recommendation for toll lanes is
an honest effort on their part to alleviate traffic congestion with the available revenues. Having
worked with these folks, I am confident that if given adequate resources this would not be their
first choice. However, it is an acknowledgment of needs in funding as they exist under the
current method of funding. The vote of this board is not binding; however, it is valid input. We
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should express that the proposed toll lanes are not our first preference. However, should they be
the course chosen by the DOT, then it is reasonable to expect an acceleration of the existing
project's timetable along the I-77 corridors. Specifically, interchanges at Cornelius Road and
Jane Sowers Road, since public money will be displaced by private money."
Chairman Johnson encouraged Mrs. Griffith to advise that the toll lanes were not the
board's first option.
MOTIO by Commissioner Griffith to approve the plan with the two changes as follows:
1. Amend item #20 by removing toll lanes and stipulating general purpose lanes.
2. Add #41 for an access road from Old Mountain Road north to Hangar Drive at the
Statesville Regional Airport.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Request for the Adoption of a Resolution Supporting Amendments to the 2008
Mooresville Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP): Planning, Development and
Transportation Director Joey Raczkowski said this item was a follow up to a previous public
hearing and subsequent action where the board voted to support the CTP minus a bridge
connector at Doolie Road and Oak Tree Road. Raczkowski said after Iredell County's decision,
the Town of Mooresville voted to remove the proposed bridge. He said the North Carolina
Board of Transportation was now requiring the county to adopt a resolution approving
amendments to the CTP for the Town of Mooresville.
OT10N by Commissioner Griffith to adopt the resolution supporting amendments to
the 2008 Mooresville Comprehensive Transportation Plan.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
A copy of the resolution is as follows:
RESOLUTION
TO ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO THE
COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
FOR THE TOWN OF MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
WHEREAS, the current Mooresville Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) was adopted by the
Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners on September 4, 2007, and subsequently adopted by Iredell County
and adopted by the North Carolina Board of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this amendment is to update the CTP to reflect completed roadway
improvement projects and long-term recommendations from completed plans and studies before the Town
transitions from the Lake Norman Rural Planning Organization to the new Charlotte Metropolitan Planning
Organization; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Mooresville and the Transportation Planning Branch, North Carolina Department
of Transportation actively worked to develop amendments to the CTP for Mooresville; and
WHEREAS, the Town and the Department of Transportation are directed by North Carolina General
Statutes 136-66.2 to reach agreement for a highway system that will serve present and anticipated volumes of
vehicular traffic in and around the Town; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that the proper movement of traffic within and through the Town of
Mooresville is a highly desirable element of the CTP for the orderly growth and development of the Town; and
WHEREAS, after full study of the plan, and following a public hearing pursuant to General Statutes 136-
66.2, on November 5, 2012 the Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners voted to adopt the Mooresville CTP
map amendments dated November 5, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Iredell County Planning Board reviewed the amendments on November 7, 2012 and
unanimously recommended that the Board of Commissioners consider adopting the amendments; and
WHEREAS, upon reviewing the proposed amendments on September 18, 2012, and conducting a public
hearing on December 4, 2011 the Iredell County Board of Commissioners voted on December 4, 2012 to
support the amendments to the Mooresville CTP with the exception of the proposed bridge connection between
Doolie Road and Oak Tree Road; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Mooresville Board Commissioners voted to remove the proposed bridge
connection between Doolie Road and Oak Tree Road on December 17, 2012, with all other amendments
remaining as presented to the Iredell County Board of Commissioners on December 4, 2012.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: The Iredell County Board of Commissioners adopts the
amendments and recommends that the Lake Norman Rural Planning Organization consider endorsing the
amendments and the North Carolina Department of Transportation consider subsequent adoption of the
amendments.
Request to Share Information Regarding Changes to the State Government Ethics
Act in Regards to the Metropolitan and Rural Planning Organizations: Planning,
Development and Transportation Director Joey Raczkowski shared information about revisions
to the State Government Ethics Act as relating to MPO and RPO entities. He said the changes
pertained only to the board members serving in a voting capacity, either in the primary or
alternate positions. Raczkowski said at the current time, the only agency that the county had an
official serving on was the Lake Norman RPO. He said that once a transition was made into the
Charlotte MPO, as well as the Unifour RPO, the voting delegates for these organizations would
also have to comply with the Ethics Act. He said April 15 was the deadline to electronically file
the financial disclosure form.
Commissioner Boone asked what the members had to disclose.
Attorney Pope said the following was required:
• Assets in excess of $10,000
• Loans in excess of a certain amount as well as the name of the banking institution
where the indebtedness existed
• Stock had to be disclosed
• Assets of family members (same household) had to be disclosed
Boone asked if a person's income had to be disclosed.
Pope said the sources of income had to be reported.
Boone said he thought these measures probably discouraged good people from serving on
the boards.
Mr. Pope said there were instances where good people had refused to serve due to
opposition in making the disclosures.
Chairman Johnson clarified that no board action was needed.
Raczkowski said correct.
An excerpt from the General Assembly Session Law pertaining to this Act is as follows:
General Assembly Session Law 2012-142 (Excerpt pertaining to MPOs and RPOs)
APPLY STATE ETHICS ACT TO METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS AND
RURAL PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS
SECTION 24.16.(a) G.S. 136-202 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: "(e) A Metropolitan
Planning Organization shall be treated as a board for purposes of Chapter 138A of the General Statutes."
SECTION 24.16.(b) G.S. 136-211 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: "(e) Ethics
Requirements. — A Rural Transportation Planning Organization shall be treated as a board for purposes of
Chapter 138A of the General Statutes."
SECTION 24.16.(c) Members of Metropolitan Planning Organizations and Rural Transportation
Planning Organizations shall file an initial Statement of Economic Interest with the State Ethics
Commission no later than April 15, 2013. All information provided in the Statement of Economic Interest
shall be current as of December 31, 2012. The initial Statement of Economic Interest shall be filed
electronically.
SECTION 24.16.(d) This section becomes effective January 1, 2013.
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Request from the Sheriff's Office for Approval of Budget Amendment #18 to Allocate
$75,000 from Asset Forfeiture Funds for the Purchase of a Bus to Transport Inmates to Court
and Other Facilities: Chief Deputy Rick Dowdle requested permission to transfer $75,000 from
fund balance (federal equity) to purchase a 2011 bus from Randy Marion Chevrolet. He said
currently, two vans along with an older bus were being used to transport the inmates.
Boone said the agenda packet documentation indicated the current bus had been driven only
150 miles last year. He asked if the newer bus would be used more.
Dowdle said yes. He said inmates were being housed in other counties, due to overcrowding,
and more room to haul them was needed. He said in 2012 the bus had primarily been used for
transports from the jail to the annex as well as for emergency stand by.
Chairman Johnson asked what type of bus would be purchased.
Dowdle said a 2011 Chevrolet diesel bus.
OTIO by Vice Chairman Norman to approve Budget Amendment #18.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Request from the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council for Approval of Budget
Amendment #19 to Recognize/Appropriate Level H Grant Funds of $100,000 to the Barium
Springs Home for Children: Finance Director Susan Blumenstein said for the second year in a row
Barium Springs Home for Children had been awarded $100,000 in Level II JCPC Dispositional
Grant funds. She said the funding would be used to treat children who had been adjudicated through
the juvenile courts. Blumenstein said 100% of the clients would be court referrals and the juveniles
as well as their families would receive treatment. She said each child would have five contacts a
month, and it was anticipated that 20 children would be treated within the next year. Blumenstein
said no county funds were involved. She said the county, however, was the conduit for the juvenile
crime prevention funds.
MOTIO by Commissioner Griffith to approve Budget Amendment #19 for the grant award.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
To appropriate Federal Equity Funds to purchase a bus in the Jail department.
BA#18
Barium Springs Home for Children for its Sexual Abuse Intervention Program.
1/15/2013
BA#19
Account#
Current Chane Amended
104880 4994.04
Appro Fund Balance - Fed Equity
(335,475)
(75,000)
(410,475)
105520 6500.00
Vehicles and Licensed Trailers
55,267
75,000
130,267
Request from the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council for Approval of Budget
Amendment #19 to Recognize/Appropriate Level H Grant Funds of $100,000 to the Barium
Springs Home for Children: Finance Director Susan Blumenstein said for the second year in a row
Barium Springs Home for Children had been awarded $100,000 in Level II JCPC Dispositional
Grant funds. She said the funding would be used to treat children who had been adjudicated through
the juvenile courts. Blumenstein said 100% of the clients would be court referrals and the juveniles
as well as their families would receive treatment. She said each child would have five contacts a
month, and it was anticipated that 20 children would be treated within the next year. Blumenstein
said no county funds were involved. She said the county, however, was the conduit for the juvenile
crime prevention funds.
MOTIO by Commissioner Griffith to approve Budget Amendment #19 for the grant award.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Request from the Social Services Department for Approval of Budget Amendment
#20 for the Appropriation of Additional Allocations to the Crisis Intervention and Low
Income Home Energy Assistance Programs: Social Services Director Yvette Smith said
additional funding had been received for two energy programs, and a budget amendment was
needed.
OTION by Vice Chairman Norman to approve Budget Amendment #20.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
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To record 2nd year of Level II Grant Funds of $100,000 awarded by Dept of Public Safety for
Barium Springs Home for Children for its Sexual Abuse Intervention Program.
BA#19
1/15/2013
Account #
Current Chane
Amended
394486 4341.25
BSHC - Level II DJJ Funds
(33,336)
(100,000)
(133,336)
395486 5635.00
BSHC - Level II DJJ Funds
33,336
100,000
133,336
Request from the Social Services Department for Approval of Budget Amendment
#20 for the Appropriation of Additional Allocations to the Crisis Intervention and Low
Income Home Energy Assistance Programs: Social Services Director Yvette Smith said
additional funding had been received for two energy programs, and a budget amendment was
needed.
OTION by Vice Chairman Norman to approve Budget Amendment #20.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
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Request for Approval of the December Refunds and Releases: County Manager Smith
said the December refunds and releases were in order for approval.
OTION by Chairman Johnson to approve the December Refunds and Releases.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Releases for the Month of December 2012
To appropriate additional allocations in the DSS Department in the Crisis Intervention and Low
County
Income Home Energy Assistance Programs.
16,669.80
Solid Waste Fees
$
BA#20
E. Alex. Co. Fire #1
$
1.98
Shepherd's Fire #2
1/15/2013
113.29
Mt. Mourne Fire #3
$
328.12
104630 450022
Crisis Intervention
(387,859)
(236,537)
(624,396)
104630 450021
Low Income Home Energy Assist
(146,844)
(140,889)
(287,733)
105630 554201
Crisis Intervention
387,859
236,537
624,396
105630 554210
Low Income Home Energy Assist
146,844
140,889
287,733
Request for Approval of the December Refunds and Releases: County Manager Smith
said the December refunds and releases were in order for approval.
OTION by Chairman Johnson to approve the December Refunds and Releases.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Releases for the Month of December 2012
Refunds for the Month of December 2012
Breakdown of Releases:
County
$
16,669.80
Solid Waste Fees
$
52.00
E. Alex. Co. Fire #1
$
1.98
Shepherd's Fire #2
$
113.29
Mt. Mourne Fire #3
$
328.12
All County Fire #4
$
528.20
B&F Fire #5
$
167.86
Statesville City
$
2,911,93
Statesville Downtown
$
-
Mooresville Town
$
3,711.13
Mooresville Downtown
$
-
Mooresville School
$
1,094.62
Love Valley
$
-
Harmony
$
-
Troutman
$
89.51
Davidson
$
-
Refunds for the Month of December 2012
Monthly
Total
$ 25,668.44
Monthly
Total
$ 1,132.73
Request for Approval of the December 18, 2012 Minutes: Commissioner Boone noted
two corrections.
OTIO by Commissioner Boone to approve the minutes with the two corrections.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
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Breakdown of Refunds:
County
$
669.31
Solid Waste Fees
$
-
E. Alex. Co. Fire #1
$
Shepherd's Fire #2
$
-
Mt. Mourne Fire #3
$
23.60
All County Fire #4
$
7.94
B&F Fire #5
$
-
Statesville City
$
270.46
Statesville Downtown
$
-
Mooresville Town
$
122.38
Mooresville Downtown
$
-
Mooresville School
$
39.04
Love Valley
$
-
Harmony
$
-
Troutman
$
-
Davidson
$
-
Monthly
Total
$ 25,668.44
Monthly
Total
$ 1,132.73
Request for Approval of the December 18, 2012 Minutes: Commissioner Boone noted
two corrections.
OTIO by Commissioner Boone to approve the minutes with the two corrections.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Nursing Home Advisory Board (1 announcement)
Local Emergency Planning Committee (1 announcement)
Board of Equalization & Review for 2013 (6 announcements)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2013 Legislative Goals of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners
(NCACC): Commissioner Boone said Commissioner Griffith had been appointed as the board's
delegate to the NCACC's legislative conference later this month. He mentioned concerns about
the following three goals:
1. Health & Human Services — Oppose Weakening of Smoke -Free Restaurant and Bars
Law: Commissioner Boone said he was opposed to this goal and felt the law should be
repealed.
2. Schools or Public Education: Commissioner Boone said there was a statement
reading as follows: "The association strongly urges the General Assembly to support county's
efforts to fund no more than one school system per county." Mr. Boone said Iredell County had
two school systems, and arguments could be made in favor of smaller community based school
systems. Boone said that if Mooresville wanted to operate a school system, it should be allowed
to do so. Pertaining to administrative funding, Commissioner Boone said that all school systems
or units should be given the same amount of per pupil funding, and the local units should be able
to spend the money in the manner they wished.
3. Tax and Finance — Repeal Moratorium on Contingency Fee Audits: Boone said he
was glad there was a moratorium on contingency fee audits. He said to his knowledge, Iredell
County had never conducted these. Boone said it would be a gross violation of any kind of
principle of fairness to pay the tax collector a percentage of the collected taxes. Commissioner
Boone said this would be similar to paying a highway patrolman a commission for every
speeding ticket that was written, or paying a judge by how many convictions were obtained.
items.
OTION by Commissioner Boone to request that delegate Griffith vote against the three
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: An opportunity to speak was offered, but no one
accepted.
NEW BUSINESS
Mental Health Board Governance: Commissioner Griffith, the board's appointee to
the Partners Behavioral Health Management Board of Directors, said the General Assembly
recently made changes about the composition of mental health boards. She said eight counties
were involved in the Partners Behavioral Health Management entity, and its board currently had
26 voting members. She said a commissioner from each county was now serving, but due to the
new state law, this might not be possible in the future due to having certain areas of expertise
needed on the board as well as there being a size limitation of 21 members. Griffith said that
due to having too many members, a system was being reviewed about rotating which county
would have a commissioner representative (three of the eight counties would have a
commissioner appointee at any given time). She said the membership had to be decreased from
26 members to 21 by October 2013. Griffith said there was a feeling that the changes were
occurring in an attempt to make it appear that control was on a local level, but actually the state
was micromanaging. Continuing, Griffith said that if a county failed to appoint members to its
allotted positions, the Secretary of State would make the appointments. She said the Secretary of
State could appoint someone not even residing in the Partners' catchment area.
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COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT
County Manager Smith distributed copies of the FY 2014 Budget Calendar and
information on sales tax revenues as of January 15, 2013.
Winter Plannine Session: Smith said a Winter Planning Session was scheduled for
Friday, February 15, 2013, and Saturday, February 16 (half -a -day). Smith said a location had not
been confirmed.
Budget Packages: Smith said the department heads would be given the FY 2013-14
budget materials on Friday, January 18.
CLOSED SESSION: Pursuant to Attorney/Client — G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (3),
Chairman Johnson made a motion at 8:45 PM to enter into closed session.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
(RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AT 9:05 PM)
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to conduct, Commissioner
Robertson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday,
February 5, 2013, in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville,
NC.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Approval:
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Clerk to the Board