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REGULAR MINUTES
JUNE 18, 2013
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, June 18, 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, Assistant Parks/Recreation
Director Michelle Hepler, Parks/Recreation Athletic Director June Tutterrow, Crime Lab
Director Misty Icard, Fire Marshal Garland Cloer, Social Services Director Yvette Smith,
Purchasing & Contracts Manager Dean Lail, 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 Vice Chairman Norman to
approve the agenda with the following adjustments.
Deletions: • Request from the Health Department for Approval to Add Lab Fees to the
Clinical Services Fee Schedule
• Request from the Health Department for Approval of the 2013-2014 Fee Policy
& Fee Schedule
• Closed Session Pursuant to Attorney -Client: G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (3)
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS
Presentation of an Appreciation Plaque to Iredell County Retiree Katrina Hewitt:
Chairman Johnson recognized Katrina Hewitt, a former employee who resigned on
May 29, 2013, after 33 years of service. Johnson praised and commended Mrs. Hewitt for her
dedication to the county. He presented her with an appreciation plaque for her many years of
service.
Recognition of Finance Director Susan Blumenstein: Chairman Johnson advised that
a Certificate of Achievement had been issued by the Government Finance Officers Association
for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report ending June 30, 2012. He said Finance Director
Susan Blumenstein received the award every year, and her work and efforts were appreciated.
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Request from the Iredell-Statesville Schools for Approval of Budget Amendment #38
in Regards to Lottery Applications and with the Proceeds to be Used for Reimbursements
Pertaining to the Rehabilitation of the EC Testing Center, a Roofing Project (Auto
Technology Building) and a Digital Production Classroom Upfit at the Career Academy and
Technical School: Finance Director Susan Blumenstein said Dr. Kenny Miller, with the school
system, had completed applications for the following three projects: (1) Career Academy &
Technical School — roofing project at $139,092.47 (2) Career Academy & Technical School —
Digital Production Classroom Upfit at $39,380.52 and (3) EC Testing Center Rehabilitation at
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$228,774.13. Blumenstein said the school system had already paid for the improvements, and
the lottery proceeds would be a reimbursement. She requested that Budget Amendment #38 be
approved in order to record the revenue and to make the reimbursement to the school system.
MOTION by Commissioner Griffith to approve Budget Amendment #38.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
To recognize Lottery Proceeds and appropriate the funds to reimburse Iredell-
BA#38 Statesville Schools for projects completed at EC Testing Center and CATs.
6/18/2013
I Account # I I Current I Chanae I Amended
104700 457101 Lottery Proceeds -ISS (1,086,405) (407,248) (1,493,653)
Iredell-Statesville Lottery
105700 560004 Projects 1,360,625 407,248 1,767,873
Request from the Parks & Recreation Department, on Behalf of Scott Morrison, to
Seek Approval for the South Iredell Soccer Association to Contact the Adidas Corporation
in Regards to a Funding Request for Lights at Stumpy Creek Park (two soccer fields):
Assistant Parks/Recreation Director Michelle Hepler said approval was being requested to allow
representatives from the South Iredell Soccer Association (SISA) to engage in fund solicitation
efforts with the Adidas Corporation for the purpose of lighting two soccer fields at Stumpy
Creek Park (Taylor Field and the South Iredell Soccer Association Field). Hepler said the
solicitation would be to seek monetary assistance, rather than an actual grant. She said the cost
to light both fields would be approximately $300,000 (one field at $121,800 and another field at
$121,700).
Commissioner Robertson said it was assumed the department would accept a partial
donation, should the full amount not be obtained.
Hepler said correct.
Commissioner Robertson asked if the recreation department was asking for permission to
approach only Adidas, or if other persons/corporations would be asked to donate.
Hepler said the original proposal from SISA was specific to Adidas. She said, however,
that if the commissioners were agreeable for the association to seek funding from other sources,
this would be appreciated.
Robertson asked if the request needed to be amended.
Chairman Johnson said he was fine with allowing SISA to look at other donors.
Commissioner Griffith asked Hepler what happened if the donation was not enough to
light one field.
Hepler said other funding sources would be researched. She said at this time, there were
no plans to seek assistance from the county.
Chairman Johnson said that if Adidas donated $100,000.00, and the cost to light a field
was $120,000.00, that he would "look favorably at funding the $20,000.00, especially if a
deadline had been imposed on the project. He requested the recreation department to check with
the board before declining any partial offers.
Vice Chairman Nonnan asked how much additional playing time would be achieved by
lighting the fields.
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Recreation Advisory Committee Member Bill Freshwater said there were currently three
fields at Stumpy Creek, and there were three practice slots each night (5 to 6:30 PM; 6:30 to 8:00
PM; and 8:00 to 9:30 PM). He said one season extended from August 15 to November 2 and
another one ran from February 14 to the end of May. Freshwater, also a member of SISA, said
practice was held about 30% of the time without daylight. He said if the two fields had lights the
practice times could increase by 50%. Freshwater said the Lowes field was the only one with
lights at the present time.
MOTION by Commissioner Robertson to authorize a representative from the South
Iredell Soccer Association to engage in fund solicitation on behalf of the Iredell County Parks
and Recreation Department in order to secure donations and/or sponsorships to light two fields at
the Stumpy Creek Park.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nay — 0.
Request for Approval of Three Firework Display Applications for Pyrotechnic
Events in the Unincorporated Areas of Iredell County and the Town of Troutman: Fire
Marshal Garland Cloer said three pyrotechnic requests had been reviewed by his office and they
were recommended for approval. He said the fireworks requests were as follows:
June 29, 2013 at the Iredell County Fairgrounds, in Troutman, NC (Applicant: Hale Artificier, Inc.)
July 4, 2013 at Trump National Golf Club, in Mooresville, NC (Applicant: Pyro Engineering)
July 6, 2013 at Lake Norman Yacht Club, in Mooresville, NC (Applicant: East Coast Pyrotechnics)
Commissioner Boone asked if there were statutory requirements for the requests to be acted
upon by the board of commissioners.
Cloer said yes; however, some counties and municipalities allowed the fire marshals to
approve the requests.
Boone said this might be an item the board of commissioners could review in the future.
He said that if the fire marshal's office evaluated the requests, there were really no reasons why
the commissioners needed to approve them.
Cloer said his office thoroughly evaluated the requests, and a staff member attended each
pyrotechnic event.
OTION by Vice Chairman Norman to approve the three firework display applications for
pyrotechnic events in the unincorporated areas of Iredell County and in the Town of Troutman.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #39 to Recognize an Additional
Allocation of $36,800 for the Special Children's Adoption Fund: Social Services Director
Yvette Smith requested approval of an additional allocation of $36,800 for the special children's
adoption fund.
OTIO by Commissioner Boone to approve Budget Amendment #39.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
BA#39
6118/2013
To appropriate additional allocations of Special Children's Adoption Funds in the DSS Department
Account #
Current
Chane
Amended
104630 450009
105630 553010
Special Children's Adoption
Special Children's Adoption
(40,000)
214,294
(36,800)
36,800
(76,800)
251,094
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Request from the Sheriffs Office for Approval of Budget Amendment #40 to Record
the Acceptance of a Trace 1310 Spec Blood Alcohol Analysis System Funded by the
Governor's Crime Commission and to Appropriate Seized Funds for the Sales Tax on the
Award to the Crime Lab as well as Authorization for the County Manager to Sign a
Memorandum of Understanding: Crime Lab Director Misty Icard requested approval to
transfer $2,687.48 from seized funds to pay the sales tax on a Thermo Trace 1310 gas
chromatography system. She said the grant (donation of the new Thermo Trace 1310 system)
was from the Governor's Crime Commission, but it was through the North Carolina District
Attorney's Office in the amount of $42,855.27.
MOTION by Commissioner Griffith to approve Budget Amendment #40.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
To record the acceptance of a Irace 1310 Mass Spec Blood Alcohol Analysis System funded by the
Governor's Crime Commission and appropriate seized funds for the sales tax on this award to the
BA#40 Crime Lab.
6/18/2013
I Account # I I Current I Change I Amended I
104512 435910
Governor's Crime Comm Grant
To record Stop Loss Payments Received from CIGNA due to specific high claims,
(40,167)
(40,167)
104880 499401
Appro Fund Balance - Seized
(20,000)
(2,689)
(22,689)
105512 610000
Depreciable Assets
8.000
42.856
50.856
Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #41 Regarding the County's Healthcare
Benefits Fund: Finance Director Susan Blumenstein said the healthcare benefits fund purchased stop
loss insurance to cover losses, but the county paid the total claims and received stop loss payments as
reimbursements. She said stop loss payments of $1,478,100 had occurred, and this was $903,100 more
than budgeted. Blumenstein said a budget amendment was needed to cover the estimated healthcare
claims in excess of the budget through June 30, 2013, as well as the estimated stop loss reimbursement
to cover the costs.
MOT10N by Commissioner Griffith to approve Budget Amendment #41.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #42 for the Transfer of Funds from the
General Fund to the Emergency Telephone System Fund: Finance Director Susan
Blumenstein requested permission to appropriate remaining fuel contingency funds ($131,550)
as well as funding in non -depreciable assets/technology ($6,902) to the Emergency Telephone
Fund. She said that when the emergency telephone system fund was first adopted (late 1980s),
the county set the rate on the land lines in an amount needed to pay for rural addressing as well
as to develop the 911 system. Blumenstein said that when the projects were paid off, the rate
was reduced from a $1 per line to 43¢ to cover only the expenses. She said many counties left
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To record Stop Loss Payments Received from CIGNA due to specific high claims,
refunds that were
received for costs paid in FY12, and appropriate to expenditure line items to cover extraordinary costs.
BA#41
6/18/2013
Account #
Current
Chane
Amended
664045 4870.00
Refunds of Prior Year Expenses
(12,125)
(12,125)
664801 4742.00
Stop Loss Claims Payments
(575,000)
(1,353,100)
(1,928,100)
665415 5451.00
Health Claims Payments
5,388,515
1,650,225
7,038,740
665415 5451.05
Prescription Benefits
1,480,950
285,000
1,195,950
Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #42 for the Transfer of Funds from the
General Fund to the Emergency Telephone System Fund: Finance Director Susan
Blumenstein requested permission to appropriate remaining fuel contingency funds ($131,550)
as well as funding in non -depreciable assets/technology ($6,902) to the Emergency Telephone
Fund. She said that when the emergency telephone system fund was first adopted (late 1980s),
the county set the rate on the land lines in an amount needed to pay for rural addressing as well
as to develop the 911 system. Blumenstein said that when the projects were paid off, the rate
was reduced from a $1 per line to 43¢ to cover only the expenses. She said many counties left
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the rate at a dollar, but Iredeil County had made the reduction. Blumenstein said the State had
advised that unapproved items had been purchased even though all of the purchases or expenses
were for the 911 Center. She said the fund had now been shifted to the State 911 Board's
authority, and this had created even more issues. Blumenstein said the State had indicated that
$138,452 in expenditures had occurred for ineligible items. She requested authorization to
transfer the $138,452 back into the 911 Fund. Blumenstein said the $138,452 had previously
been used to pay the salary for the rural addressing employee and the 911 Coordinator.
Commissioner Griffith asked the 911 rate at the current time.
Blumenstein said the county no longer charged. She said the State placed the charge on the
phone bills, and then paid the counties.
MOTION by Vice Chairman Norman to approve Budget Amendment #42.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Request for the Declaration of Surplus Vehicles and Authorization for the County
Purchasing & Contracts Manager to Conduct an On-line Auction, Sale or Other Best
Disposal Method Allowable by NC General Statutes: Purchasing and Contracts Manager
Dean Lail requested that ten vehicles from ICATS be declared surplus as well as a cattle trailer
from Animal Control. He said the vehicles from ICATS had been replaced, in accordance with
State requirements, and they could not be used anymore. Lail said the 1995 trailer was in bad
repair and no longer safe for use on public roadways.
Commissioner Boone asked if Lail was satisfied the on-line auction would yield more
money than an auction on-site for the vehicles.
Lail said yes. He said the on-line method would probably bring in two or three times more
revenue.
MOTION by Commissioner Griffith to surplus the vehicles and to authorize the
purchasing and contracts manager to conduct an on-line auction, sale or other best disposal
method allowable by the North Carolina General Statutes.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
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To transfer funds from General Fund to Emergency Telephone System Fund to cover prior
fiscal year expenditures determined ineligible by the North Carolina 911 Board.
BA#42
6/18/2013
Account#
Current
Change
Amended
General Fund
105480 5303.00
Contingency - Fuel
131,550
(131,550)
-
105480 6201.50
Non -Depreciable Assets - Technology
20,690
(6,902)
13,788
105780 5760.38
Transfer to Emer. Telephone Fund
-
138,452
138,452
Emergency Telephone Sys Fund
384880 4950.10
Transfer from General Fund
(138,452)
(138,452)
385534 7326.00
Fund Balance - Budgeted Increase
138,452
138,452
Request for the Declaration of Surplus Vehicles and Authorization for the County
Purchasing & Contracts Manager to Conduct an On-line Auction, Sale or Other Best
Disposal Method Allowable by NC General Statutes: Purchasing and Contracts Manager
Dean Lail requested that ten vehicles from ICATS be declared surplus as well as a cattle trailer
from Animal Control. He said the vehicles from ICATS had been replaced, in accordance with
State requirements, and they could not be used anymore. Lail said the 1995 trailer was in bad
repair and no longer safe for use on public roadways.
Commissioner Boone asked if Lail was satisfied the on-line auction would yield more
money than an auction on-site for the vehicles.
Lail said yes. He said the on-line method would probably bring in two or three times more
revenue.
MOTION by Commissioner Griffith to surplus the vehicles and to authorize the
purchasing and contracts manager to conduct an on-line auction, sale or other best disposal
method allowable by the North Carolina General Statutes.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
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Resolution Authorizing the Disposition of Certain County Owned Vehicles
WHEREAS, the County of Iredell has possession of an inventory of Vehicles that are
surplus to its needs and desires to dispose of the same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Iredell
County that Dean A. Lail, Purchasing & Contracts Manager, pursuant to the provisions of
N.C.G.S. 160A-266, is hereby authorized to dispose of the listed vehicles by on-line surplus
auction through the GovDeals site or other appropriate method allowed by the North Carolina
General Statutes and most advantageous to the County for cash or good check, and that said
Purchasing & Contracts Manager is hereby authorized to schedule, conduct, and execute any
actions required to convey title to this property.
(10 ICATS Transport Conversion Vans)
(1 Enclosed Trailer)
Department
Item Description
Mileage
VIN
Consideration &Date
[CATS
1998
DODGE/VAN
WHITE
137421
267183121WK150289
Sold on GovDeals$
CATS
1998
DODGE/VAN
WHITE
144633
2137183128WK150290
Sold on GovDeals$
[CATS
2006
FORD/VAN
WHITE
130974
1FTSS34L46HA65324
Sold on GovDeals$
[CATS
2006
FORD/VAN
WHITE
107227
1FTSS34L06HA65322
Sold on GovDeals$
CATS
2006
FORD/VAN
WHITE
191263
1FT5534L86HB40915
Sold on GovDeals$
[CATS
2006
FORD/VAN
WHITE
150050
1FTSS34L76HA65320
Sold on GovDeals$
[CATS
2002
DODGE/VAN
WHITE
154611
213718312221<126724
Sold on GovDeals$
CATS
2006
FORD/VAN
WHITE
162286
1FT5534L66HB40914
Sold on GovDeals$
[CATS
2006
FORD/VAN
WHITE
165299
1FTSS34L26HA65323
Sold on GovDeals$
[CATS
2006
FORD/VAN
WHITE
172036
1FTSS34L46HB40913
Sold on GovDeals$
ANIMAL
SERVICES
1995
HURS/TRAILER
CATTLE TRAILER***
iH9TE1123S1057017
Sold on GovDeals$
***Cattle trailer with tandem axles, wood floor and estimated weight rating to be 4000 lbs.
Request to Call for Two Public Hearings as follows: (1) Call for a Public Hearing
on July 16, 2013, to consider an incentive of $112,520.00, over a five-year period, for
Project Coffee based on a $5.8 million investment in Iredell County & (2) Call for a Public
Hearing on July 16, 2013, to consider an incentive of $75,000 for Project Watch based on a
$1.7 million investment in Iredell County. (The incentive will be used as a grant match.)
County Manager Smith said the Mooresville -South Iredell Economic Developer had requested
the two public hearings.
MOTION by Commissioner Robertson to call for a public hearing on July 16, 2013, to
consider an incentive of $122,520.00, over a five-year period, for Project Coffee based upon a
$5.8 million investment in Iredell County.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
MOTION by Commissioner Robertson to call for a public hearing on July 16, 2013, to
consider an incentive of $75,000 for Project Watch based on a $1.7 million investment.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Request from the Tax Department for the Appointment of the Assistant Assessor:
County Manager Smith said Laura Crater's term as the Assistant Assessor expired on
June 30, 2013. He said the tax administrator was requesting that Mrs. Crater be reappointed
with a four-year term (expiration date of June 30, 2017).
MOTION by Vice Chairman Norman to appoint Laura Crater as the Assistant Assessor
with a four-year term expiring on June 30, 2017.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
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Request for Approval of the May Refunds and Releases: County Manager Smith said
the Tax Department had submitted the May refunds and releases for approval.
MOTION by Commissioner Boone to approve the May 2013 refunds and releases.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Releases for the month of May 2013
Refunds for the month of May 2013
Breakdown of Releases:
County
$
99,444.29
Solid Waste Fees
$
26.00
E. Alex. Co. Fire #1
$
20.93
Shepherd's Fire #2
$
20.99
Mt. Mourne Fire #3
$
164.48
All County Fire #4
$
478.70
B&F Fire #5
$
46.38
Statesville City
$
845.66
Statesville
Downtown
$
-
Mooresville
$
66,451.96
Town
$
110,294.47
Mooresville
$
-
Downtown
$
41.03
Mooresville School
$
34,871.92
Love Valley
$
-
Harmony
$
34.63
Troutman
$
43.94
Davidson
$
-
Refunds for the month of May 2013
Monthly
Total
$246,333.42
Monthly
Total
$120,646.46
Request for Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2013-14 Iredell County Budget Ordinance:
County Manager Smith noted that an amended budget ordinance had been placed at the desk of
each board member. Smith provided the following highlights of the 2013-14 budget.
General Fund Budget: $164,108,385
Tax Rate: 48.50¢ per One Hundred Dollars Valuation
Tax Base: $21,106,500,000
Tax Collection Rate: 97%
Smith said the amended version had a change on page 7, and it was a reallocation within
the countywide fire district. He said there was a difference in the tax rate that was previously
discussed.
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Breakdown of Refunds:
County
$
53,987.34
Solid Waste Fees
$
44.00
E. Alex. Co. Fire #1
$
-
Shepherd's Fire 42
$
-
Mt. Mourne Fire #3
$
-
All County Fire #4
$
-
B&F Fire #5
$
13.09
Statesville City
$
-
Statesville
Downtown
$
-
Mooresville Town
$
66,451.96
Mooresville
Downtown
$
-
Mooresville
School
$
150.07
Love Valley
$
-
Harmony
$
-
Troutman
$
-
Davidson
$
-
Monthly
Total
$246,333.42
Monthly
Total
$120,646.46
Request for Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2013-14 Iredell County Budget Ordinance:
County Manager Smith noted that an amended budget ordinance had been placed at the desk of
each board member. Smith provided the following highlights of the 2013-14 budget.
General Fund Budget: $164,108,385
Tax Rate: 48.50¢ per One Hundred Dollars Valuation
Tax Base: $21,106,500,000
Tax Collection Rate: 97%
Smith said the amended version had a change on page 7, and it was a reallocation within
the countywide fire district. He said there was a difference in the tax rate that was previously
discussed.
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Commissioner Boone said that in regards to the amended budget ordinance, or the
$13,000 change, it appeared there was an increase in the allocations to the countywide fire
departments. He asked the reason for the change.
Chairman Johnson said that when Fire Marshal Garland Cloer and Commissioner Griffith
presented the fire tax budget, he left the meeting with a misunderstanding of what the out -of -
county fire departments had actually requested. Johnson said he thought the request would
dramatically impact the fire tax rate, but this understanding was incorrect. He said that after
discussions with Mrs. Griffith, as well as county staff members, it was discovered the original
amount was not as much as once thought. Johnson said the departments could be accommodated
in regards to insurance and truck replacements with the existing tax rate as well as having a
healthy amount in order for the county to transform to a new method for fire department funding.
He said no one had voiced objections to a new VFD funding method.
In regards to the FY 2013-14 budget, Chairman Johnson made the following remarks:
"Let me first address the issue of State funding for schools which has consumed much of the
discussion in our recent meetings. Many have said repeatedly that Iredeil County must make up
the forthcoming shortfall related to State cuts in education. What cuts are they talking about?
This is a certified budget from the Office of State Management and Budget in Raleigh. They say
the required funding for the current year (2012-13) will be at $9,855,223,491. They have
receipts and these are federal grants, private grants, fees, licenses and so forth and these amount
to $2,411,101,391. The amount that was actually appropriated by the State in the year that we
are currently in is $7,444,122,100. That was the original certified budget. They had revisions
where revenues came in higher than what was projected, and those moneys were appropriated
out. The revised budget wound up being $7,506,553,067. Let's look at what is being proposed,
because quite frankly, I've sat here and heard over and over and over again all this hand
wringing about these terrible cuts coming from the State. The House budget as proposed is
$7,884,824,767.00, and that is for 2013-14. The 2014-15 amount is $8,111,067,830.00, and this
is $440 million more than what they were getting in the original or current budget.
"The Senate budget for 2013-14 is $7,848,691,842 and for 2014-15 it is $8,032,588,328 or $405
million more than the current budget year.
"The Governor's 20213-14 budget is $7,899,768,926 or $455 million more than the current
budget year, and in 2014-15 it grows to $8,119,774,183. They are getting a significant increase
from the State in the next year and the following year.
"Now are the cuts due to sequestration? Remember that there is a reduction in the rate of
increase in federal spending and not an actual cut in the amount of money spent.
"Is it due to the end of the stimulus funds? Perhaps, but only to a small degree, but why is this a
surprise? It was non recurring revenue because it was borrowed money as it did not come from
economic growth. This means that if it is to continue it must come from further borrowing
which is very unlikely. Even so, a significant portion, if not all of this loss of revenue should be
made up by a big increase in K-12 funding by the State. An increase after reconciliation by both
chambers in Raleigh and agreement by the governor could be nearly a $500 million increase in
K-12 funding in the state of North Carolina next year. Also, legislative leadership says this
budget should end reversion in which school districts should not have to return funds as they
have in the past. Teaching assistants, at least in the house budget are not out, but left to the local
school boards to decide. I predict this will pass. Stimulus efforts employed by the federal
government never work. It is remarkable to me that educated people so routinely demonstrate
such a degree of ignorance in these matters. To think that an economy can be stimulated by
taking money through taxation or borrowing from one group of people and giving it to another
group is to believe, as Milton Friedman said, that you can dip a bucket of water from the shallow
end of a pool, carry it to the deep end, pour it in, and somehow you are filling up the pool. The
pool can only be filled by increasing the amount of water. The real world equivalent to more
water is economic growth.
"Such is the case with an economy. You can only consistently sustain higher levels of funding
for government programs by increasing the total wealth available from the source which creates
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it. The creation of wealth can only come from the private sector. Government cannot create
wealth. It only redistributes wealth from one group to another through taxation.
"What or who creates wealth? It is from free people in free markets. It is the only way it has
ever happened. Throughout history it has been proven to work. No record exists where people
have taxed themselves into prosperity.
"I brought a prompt tonight. It is a book titled, The Wealth of Nations and it is almost 40 years
old. It is a copy of Adam Smith's inquiry into the nature and causes of the wealth of nations.
Prior to 1776, the economic system in place in Europe was mercantilism. You could only do
business by permission of the king. You had to know someone in the king's court, and you had
to pay them handsomely. The only way wealth was measured was through gold and silver.
Kings would fight for it, kill for it, and send men in ships to faraway lands to capture it due to
being the only source of wealth. An economy was a zero sum game in which if someone
prospered they did it at the expense of someone else. A young Scotsman (Adam Smith) turned
this system on its head. He said the wealth of nations was not merely measured in gold and
silver. He said that the true wealth of nations could be found in the hearts, the dreams,
imaginations, hopes and aspirations of its people. Smith said that if freedom existed which could
allow people to employ these talents they would seek their own interests which would be
checked and brought into balance by the competing interests. Then, in the pursuit of their own
interests, they would behave as though guided by an invisible hand and would unknowingly
contribute to the common good.
"In recent years we have abandoned many principles which made us great. This is no less true in
the economic realm than anywhere else. We have rejected the tried and proven philosophies
which create economic growth and have embraced economic equality. Present conditions are the
result of that pursuit. This is what economic equality looks like, little if any economic growth,
local governments with low rates of revenue growth to deal with, and the many problems they
confront.
"We should reject the false promises of economic equality. Any record of success regarding this
policy is non-existent. Over time revenues from real pro -growth fiscal policies will be not only
sustainable, but when compounded will dwarf revenues resulting from higher rates of taxation.
"I learned this as a young man in economics class. I have lived it. I have seen it work in the
lives of others. I believe it because history proves it. I believe it because economic free market
policies are those which best comport with human nature.
"I believe this because when we pursue these principles we flourish, and when we reject them we
flounder. Those who believe in collectivism and economic equality believe in something that
has never worked. It is not only failed Doliev_ it is bovine oreanic fertilizer."
Commissioner Boone made the following remarks:
"I have a few remarks to make about the proposed budget for FY 2013-2014, some of them
favorable and some not so favorable.
"First, the good part. Despite the fact that the county saw only modest natural growth in
revenues, the budget does not raise the countywide ad valorem property tax rate. This board was
lobbied by some to significantly increase school spending. I commend my fellow board
members for resisting that pressure. I especially commend Chairman Johnson for taking the
initiative and asking the board to direct the staff to hold the line in this area, and for publicly
pointing out that, due to the state of the economy, now is not the time to incur additional debt.
On the matter of school spending, it is worth noting that this budget actually increases current
expense funding for the Mooresville Graded School District by $435,000 due to the increase in
the number of students, and that the Iredell-Statesville Schools will receive an additional
$800,000 in capital outlay, due to a reduction in debt service. And while we won't know for sure
until the General Assembly passes its budget, indications are that state public school funding will
increase over the current year's amount, contrary to what we are told by some parties.
"Now for the not so good.
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"The proposed budget increases General Fund spending by about $3.5 million and adds eleven
new positions. Back in December I proposed that we direct the staff to hold the recommended
General Fund budget to the current year's level. My motion only received two votes. Had it
passed and we followed through with holding the line, we could have either reduced the
countywide tax rate by 1.5 cents, added the $3.5 million to the fund balance for future capital
projects, or enacted some combination thereof. Some of the additional personnel positions may
be justified, but there are probably just as many existing positions that are not necessary. I made
a motion to eliminate the added position that appeared to have the weakest justification, but it
failed on a 2/2 vote.
"Although the budget holds the line on the countywide tax rate, it includes a half -cent fire tax
increase in the countywide fire district. The bottom line is that about half the property owners in
the county will pay more tax. Our volunteer fire departments do an outstanding job, and due to a
special situation, at least a quarter -cent increase in the county fire district tax may be justified.
But if the fire tax is increased, the general countywide tax rate should be reduced by a
corresponding amount, so that no property owner will suffer a net tax increase. I made this
position clear at a budget meeting. Because of this tax increase, I have a problem supporting the
budget.
"In looking at future budgets, I believe we need to press forward with an incentive program. I
realize that that is easier said than done, that "the Devil is in the details." But the difficulties
should not keep us from making the effort. I think that with the right incentives in place, we
could achieve real savings. I also would like us to post a much more detailed budget online. A
possible model to follow may be Wake County, which posts not just the budget line items, but
every single disbursement, listed by department, purpose, and vendor."
MOTION by Vice Chairman Norman to approve the 2013-2014 amended Iredell County Budget
Ordinance.
VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays — 1 (Boone)
BUDGET ORDINANCE
2013-2014
IREDELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
Be it ordained by the Board of Commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina:
Section 1. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the General Fund for the
operation of the County Government and its activities for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013
and ending June 30, 2014, in accordance with the chart
of accounts heretofore established for
this County:
County Commissioners
$ 198,895
Administration
394,665
Human Resources
366,028
Elections
471,423
Finance
991,880
Tax Administration & Land Records
2,751,358
Information Technology Services
1,154,141
Register of Deeds
639,175
Facility Services
3,507,863
Vehicle Services
325,139
Courts
27,900
Legal
96,500
Economic Development
2,949,960
General Governmental
2,735,675
Special Appropriations
445,640
Sheriffs Department
11,933,314
Crime Lab
364,485
Training Academy
8,000
Jail
8,013,385
Animal Control
1,098,330
Emergency Communications
1,767,310
Emergency Medical Service
6,578,143
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Fire Marshal
446,368
Emergency Management
230,290
Public Safety Outside Agencies
560,334
Inspections
1,644,169
Planning & Erosion Control
748,073
Central Permitting
284,630
Cooperative Extension Service
371,217
Ilealth Department
8,177,155
Human Services Building
331,630
Partners Behavioral Healthcare
565,873
Social Services Administration
25,027,123
Veterans Service
117,395
Public Library
3,303,059
Recreation & Parks
937,658
School Funding
72,141,925
Debt Service
1,054,460
Transfer to JCPC
30,500
Transfer- Facilities Improvement Fund
477,417
Transfer -Future Facilities Fund
839,900
Total Expenditures - General Fund $ 164,108,385
Section 2. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the General
Fund for Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014.
Taxes
Ad Valorem—Current
$ 99,295,530
Ad Valorem — Delinquent
2,625,000
Interest on Delinquent Taxes
656,000
Local Option 1¢ Sales Tax
14,540,000
1983 Local Option 1/2¢ Sales Tax
6,736,000
1986 Local Option 1/2¢ Sales Tax
7,217,000
Municipal Hold Harmless
(2,280,000)
Interest on Investments
100,000
ABC 5¢ Bottle Tax
40,000
Cable TV Tax
511,000
Tax Collection Fees
700,000
Court Facility Fees
250,000
Register of Deeds Fees
1,705,370
Sheriffs Office and Jail Revenues
1,294,662
Crime Lab Fees
100,000
EMS (911) Fees
4,155,250
Code Enforcement
2,645,525
Planning
164,815
Health Department Revenues
4,505,427
Social Services Revenues
15,692,245
Recreation Fees
391,659
Other Financing Sources
667,473
Other Revenues
2,395,429
Total Revenues—General Fund $164,108,385
Section 3. There is hereby levied a tax rate of 48.50¢ per One Hundred Dollars
Valuation of property listed for taxes as of January 1, 2013. Total property valuation for ad
valorem tax purposes for the 2013-2014 fiscal year is estimated to be $21,106,500,000. The tax
collection rate for fiscal year 2013-2014 is estimated to be 97%.
Section 4. Schedule B taxes shall be levied in accordance with the North Carolina
Revenue Act.
Section 5. All ABC — 5¢ Bottle Tax Revenues received from Code 347-01 of the 2013-
2014 General Fund Revenues are hereby designated to support the County's 2013-2014
appropriation to Partners Behavioral Healthcare designated for alcoholic rehabilitation programs.
Section 6. Capital Outlay funds are appropriated to the two school units as follows:
Restricted Sales Taxes
7 1/2¢ Ad Valorem Tax
Additional Ad Valorem Tax
Interest on Build America Bonds
Lottery Proceeds
Totals
Iredell-
Mooresville
1997 General Obligation Bonds
Statesville
Graded School
1,799,900
Schools
District
Total
$4,997,190
$1,353,810
$6,351,000
12,911,037
2,443,946
15,354,983
4,299,395
1,228,399
5,527,794
53,550
-
53,550
-
567,008
567,008
$22,261,172 $5,593,163 $27,854,335
Capital Outlay appropriated by the Board of Commissioners is to be expended for the
following categories as contained in G.S. 115C -426(f):
(1) Acquisition of land
(2) Building acquisition and construction
(3) Acquisition or replacement of furnishings and equipment
(4) Acquisition of school buses
(5) Acquisition of activity buses
Approved Capital Expenditures for the two school units are as follows:
Iredell-Statesville Schools
Debt Service
1997 General Obligation Bonds
$ 1,137,301
2003 Certificates of Participation
1,799,900
2006 General Obligation Bonds
2,494,250
2006 Certificates of Participation
3,070,156
2008 Certificates of Participation
7,949,888
2008 Installment Financing
2,727,1 19
2009 Build America Bond
669,449
Debt Financing Costs
15,000
Total Debt Service
19,863,063
Capital Outlay
General Renovations and Improvements
962,955
Lighting/Sewer/Water/Debt Service
431,254
Roofing
280,000
Paving
142,500
Furniture/Equipment/Technology
211,400
Vehicles
370,000
Total Capital Outlay
2,398,109
Total — Iredell Statesville Schools
$22,261,172
Mooresville Graded School District
Debt Service
1997 General Obligation Bonds
2003 Certificates of Participation
2006 General Obligation Bonds
2006 Certificates of Participation
2008 Certificates of Participation
2008 Installment Financing
Debt Financing Costs
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$ 261,249
919,235
654,000
678,125
2,615,600
458,954
6,000
Total — Mooresville Graded School District $5,593,163
Deviation of more than 10% from approved Capital Expenditures will require prior
approval from the Iredell County Board of Commissioners.
Section 7. Current Expense funds are appropriated to the two school units as follows:
Iredell-Statesville Schools
$31,230,992
Mooresville Graded School District
8,460,920
Total
$39,691,912
Section 8. Appropriations are made to Mitchell Community College in the fiscal year
2013-2014 budget as follows:
Mitchell Community College
Current Expense
Capital Outlay
Debt Service
2003 Certificates of Participation
2006 General Obligation Bonds
2008 General Obligation Bonds
2009 Build America Bond
Total Debt Service
Total — Mitchell Community College
$2,935,071
685,159
102,000
55,625
437,813
380,010
975,448
$4,595,678
Section 9. In order to carry out their duties, copies of this Budget Ordinance shall be
furnished to the County Commissioners, the Finance Officer, and the Clerk to the Board.
Section 10. The County Manager is hereby authorized to transfer appropriations within a
fund as contained herein under the following conditions:
a) The County Manager may transfer amounts between objects of expenditure within a
department except that no transfers shall be made into or out of salaries and benefits
without approval by the Board of County Commissioners.
b) The County Manager may transfer amounts up to S 10,000 between departments of the
same fund with an official report on such transfer at the next regular meeting of the Board
of Commissioners.
c) The County Manager may transfer amounts into the salary accounts of any department
within the same fund to support performance increases and reclassifications from funds
appropriated for that purpose by the Board of Commissioners.
d) The County Manager may transfer amounts into the Part-time and Overtime salary
accounts of any department from funds appropriated for that purpose by the Board of
Commissioners.
e) The County Manager may transfer amounts between the departments operated under the
authority of the Sheriff of Iredell County.
f) The County Manager may expend up to $100,000 for emergency needs upon the
chairman's official declaration of a state of emergency.
Section It. Iredell County officials and employees will be reimbursed at a rate equal to
the IRS mileage reimbursement rate for authorized travel on behalf of the county.
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Section 12. The Board of County Commissioners hereby authorizes the Iredell County
Tax Collector to collect taxes or other fees listed on the ad valorem tax bill for the City of
Statesville, Town of Mooresville, Mooresville Graded School District, Town of Harmony, Town
of Love Valley, Town of Troutman, Town of Davidson and any other municipality in
compliance with contracts adopted by the respective governing boards. A charge of one and
one-half (1'/z) percent of all taxes or other fees collected for the taxing districts will be payable to
Iredell County for the collection services.
Section 13. The fiscal
year 2013-2014 tax rates for the fire districts are levied as
follows:
95,035
County -wide
7.00¢ per $100 of valuation
East Alexander
6.00¢ per $100 of valuation
Mt. Mourne
4.00¢ per $100 o1'valuation
Shepherds
7.00¢ per $100 of valuation
Troutman
6.50¢ per $100 of valuation
The estimated collection rate for the four established fire districts is as follows: County-
wide 96.10%; East Alexander 95%; Mt. Mourne 97.76%; Shepherds 96.29%; Troutman
96.40%.
Fiscal year 2013-2014 property valuations within the fire tax districts for ad valorem tax
purposes are estimated as follows:
Section 14. The following amounts are to be appropriated for the five fire districts for
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014.
County -wide
$ 5,426,862
East Alexander
95,035
Mt. Mourne
538,450
Shepherds
1,020,255
Troutman
1,213,245
It is estimated the following revenues will be available for the five fire tax districts for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014.
Countv-wide Fire Tax District
Current Ad Valorem Taxes $5,222,595
Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes 142,000
Interest on Delinquent Taxes 32,500
Investment Earnings 1,100
Appropriated Fund Balance 28,667
Total Revenue $5,426,862
East Alexander Fire Tax District
Current Ad Valorem Taxes $90,400
Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes 3,700
Interest on Delinquent Taxes 900
Investment Earnings 35
Total Revenue $95,035
Mt. Mourne Fire Tax District
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Current Ad Valorem Taxes
$527,750
Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes
8,700
Interest on Delinquent Taxes
1,900
Investment Earnings
100
Total Revenue
$538,450
Shepherds Fire Tax District
40,000
Current Ad Valorem Taxes
$967,950
Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes
36,500
Interest on Delinquent Taxes
6,800
Investment Earnings
100
Appropriated Fund Balance
8,905
Total Revenue
$1,020,255
Troutman Fire Tax District
Current Ad Valorem Taxes $1,180,845
Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes 26,000
Interest on Delinquent Taxes 6,200
Investment Earnings 200
Total Revenue $1,213,245
Section 15. The Board of Commissioners hereby agrees to contract with existing
volunteer fire departments in Iredell County to furnish fire protection to the Shepherds, Mt.
Mourne, County -wide, Troutman and East Alexander Fire Districts. The County Finance Officer
is instructed not to release funds to the departments unless an executed contract is on file for
each individual fire department.
Section 16. The 911 Emergency Telephone System Fund was established as a self-
supporting special revenue fund on July 1, 1991. Effective January 1, 2008, all revenues of the
Fund are provided by allocations of service fees from the NC 911 Fund. It is estimated the
following revenues will be available for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June
30, 2014.
NC PSAP Funds
Investment Earnings
Appropriated Fund Balance
Total Revenue
$408,310
$408,310
Section 17. The following amount is to be appropriated in the 911 Emergency
Telephone System Fund for the operation and maintenance of the 911 System for the fiscal year
2013-2014.
911 Operations $408,310
Section 18. The Transportation Special Revenue Fund was established on July 1, 2004
to account for the grants and other special revenue received for the operation of Iredell County
Transportation Service and Iredell Community Transportation. It is estimated that the following
revenues will be available for the fiscal year 2013-2014.
Rural Operating Assistance Grants
$282,755
NC DOT Community Transportation Grant
511,385
Job Access / Reverse Commute Grant
137,500
FTA Elderly Disabled Grant (53 10)
87,500
Transportation Fees
653,000
JARC Passenger Fares
40,000
Elderly Disabled Passenger Fares (53 10)
10,000
EDTAP Passenger Fares
700
Rural General Public Passenger Fares
13,000
Iredell County Kidney Dialysis Fares
5,000
ARC Passenger Fares
1,000
Other Financing Sources
1,400
Appropriated Fund Balance
-
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Total Revenue $1,743,240
Section 19. The following amounts are to be appropriated for the fiscal year 2013-2014
in the Transportation Special Revenue Fund for the operation of the Iredell County Area
Transportation Service and Iredell Community Transportation.
Iredell Area Transportation Service $1,185,422
Community Transportation Administration 557,818
Total Expenditures $1,743,240
Section 20. The JCPC Special Revenue fund is established to account for Juvenile
Delinquency and Prevention Grants received from the State of North Carolina and passed
through Iredell County to outside agencies.
It is estimated the following revenues will be available for pass-through grants for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014.
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Grant $405,130
Transfer from General Fund -
Barium Springs Residential Local Match 30,500
Total Revenue $435,630
Appropriations of the fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30,
2014 are:
Grants to Outside Agencies $420,130
Administration 15,500
Unallocated Outside Agency Grants -
Total Expenditures $435,630
Section 21. The Solid Waste Disposal Enterprise Fund was established as of July 1,
1991, for the operation of a baler facility and sanitary landfill. In accordance with G.S. 153A-
292, the following rates are established for the fiscal year 2013-2014.
Non-residential solid waste
Per ton
$ 35.00
Construction/demolition
Per ton
35.00
Electronics Fee (CRT TV's &
Per Item
Monitors)
10.00
Non -friable Asbestos
Permit
35.00
Friable Asbestos
Permit
110.00
Brush < 8 inch diameter
No charge
No charge
Brush > 8 inch diameter
Per ton
35.00
Pallets
Per ton
35.00
Pallet Cleanup Fee
Triple Tipping Fee
Animal carcasses
Per ton
110.00
Passenger vehicle tires @ scales
Per ton
80.00
Heavy equipment tires @ scales
Per ton
150.00
Commercial / demolition transportation
fee from Mooresville Transfer Station
Per ton
10.00
Convenience Sites -- Const/Demo
Per Pick Up Load
10.00
Per Yz Pick Up Load
5.00
NC Solid Waste Tax (all items placed in
the landfill)
Per ton
2.00
Special Handling
Per load
$35.00
*Household Waste Disposal Fee
Per household
$52.00
*Household Waste Disposal Fee (with
elderly exemption)
Per household
$26.00
Household tire fees -- Convenience Sites
(once a year, no charge for 5 "off the rim"
Passenger tire
4.00
tires)
Large Tractor tire
8.00
* Household Waste Disposal Fee covers all waste delivered by the homeowner except
construction / demolition and tires.
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Household Waste Disposal Fees will be added on all 2013 tax bills for each residence in
Iredell County. "Residence" means property used or, if vacant, designed to be used as a
residential dwelling for one or more persons, whether or not the property is also used for other
non -dwelling purposes excluding commercial uses. The term includes mobile homes, single
family, multi -family, and other structures used or designed to be used as residential dwellings.
There can be multiple residences within a single structure, such as apartments, duplexes, town
houses or condominiums. The Household Waste Disposal Fee is to be collected in the same
manner as property taxes in accordance with G.S. 153A-293, and it will be collected when
delinquent in the same manner as delinquent real property taxes. It is estimated the following
revenues will be available for the fiscal year July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
Tipping Fees
53,570,000
Household Waste Disposal Fees (Household Availability)
3,500,000
NC Disposal Tax
75,000
NC Electronics Management
12,000
NC Abandoned Mobile home Grant
25,000
Electronics Management Fees
88,100
Recycling Sales
230,500
Scrap Metal Sales
158,000
White Goods Metal Sales
38,000
Tire Disposal Reimbursement & Fees
183,500
White Goods Reimbursement
50,000
Transport Fees — Mooresville Site Commercial Waste
85,000
Investment Earnings
25,000
Tire Disposal Grants
2,000
Twin Oaks Lease
24,000
Other Revenues
6,500
Appropriated Retained Earnings — White Goods
11,500
Total Revenue $8,084,100
Section 22. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Solid Waste Disposal
Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2013 — June 30, 2014.
Administration & Operations
Debt Service
Lined Landfill Closure Escrow
Capital Outlay
Transfer to General Fund
Increase Fund Balance
Total Expenditures
$4,822,517
437,563
479,500
951,000
135,065
1,258,455
$ 8,084,100
Section 23. The EMS Specialty Services Enterprise Fund was established in
December, 2011 to account for the operations of a convalescent transport services. Estimated
revenues for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 are estimated as
follows:
Convalescent Transport Fees $1,368,290
Section 24. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the EMS Specialty
Services Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2013 — June 30, 2014.
Salaries & Benefits $635,935
Operating Costs 325,394
Fund Balance Assigned — Equipment/Vehicle Replacement 241,938
Repayments to General Fund 125,000
Transfer to General Fund -Dispatcher 40,023
Total
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$1,368,290
013-2014
HEALTH CARE BENEFITS
FUND 066
Section 1. It is estimated the following revenues will be available in the Health Care
Benefits Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014.
Contributions from Employer
Contributions from Employees
Contributions from Retirees
Stop Loss Claims Payments
COBRA Credits
Investment Earnings
Appropriated Fund Balance
Total Revenues
$6,905,670
1,009,220
125,500
1,119,360
18,500
2,000
$9,180,250
Section 2. It is estimated the following expenditures will be made in the Health Care
Benefits Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014.
Healthcare Benefits
Health Claims Payments
$5,418,465
Prescription Benefits
1,325,000
Claims Administration
585,675
Stop Loss Insurance
1,119,360
Employee Life Insurance
148,500
Employee Health Clinic
39,500
Health Savings Deposits
112,500
Professional Services
-
8,749,000
Wellness
Wellness Coordinator Salary & Benefits
Operating Costs
Wellness Incentives (for FYI 5)
Wellness — HRA, Nursing Services, etc.
Incentive prizes, Educational Materials
Total Expenditures
54,335
3,895
250,000
115,820
7,200
431.250
$9,180,250
2013-2014
PROPERTY AND LIABILITY SELF INSURANCE
FUND 067
Section 1. It is estimated the following revenues will be available in the Property and
Liability Self Insurance Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30,
2014.
Contributions from Other Funds $995,000
Investment Earnings 200
Appropriated Fund Balance
Total Revenue $995,200
Section 2. It is estimated the following expenditures will be made in the Property and
Liability Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014.
Insurance Premium
Deductible Insurance Pool
Other Expenses
Total Revenue
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$835,200
150,000
10,000
$995,200
2013-2014
WORKERS COMPENSATION SELF INSURANCE
FUND 068
Section 1. It is estimated the following revenues will be available in the Workers
Compensation Self Insurance Fund for the fiscal year beginning July I, 2013 and ending
June 30, 2014.
Employer Contribution
Investment Earnings
Appropriated Fund Balance
Total Revenues
$631,735
700
59,495
$691,930
Section 2. It is estimated the following expenditures will be made in the Workers
Compensation Self Insurance Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending
June 30, 2014.
Workers Compensation Claims
Indemnity Payments
Stop Loss Insurance
Salaries & Benefits for unplaced Light Duty
Claims Administration
Reporting Software Subscription
Total Expenditures
Iredell County, North Carolina
Amended Capital Project Ordinance
Future Parks Projects
Be it Ordained by the Board of Commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina:
$440,000
125,000
80,000
21,530
25,000
400
$691,930
Section 1. Funds for this Capital Project Fund will be provided from the following
sources:
Section 2.
Section 3.
Section 4.
Section 5.
Amended Amended
6/19/12 Amendment 6/18/13
Transfer from Parks Capital Reserve Fund $ 700,910 $ - $ 700,910
Investment Earnings 3,200 3,200
Stumpy Creek Launch Fees 24,000 24,000
$ 728,110 $ - $ 728,110
The following costs shall be paid from this fund:
Amended Amended
6/19/12 Amendment 6/18/13
Park Development & Construction $ 537,410 $(10,000) $ 527,410
Trans to Gen Fund -Stumpy Creek Paving 190,700 - 190,700
Trans to Gen Fund—Electronic Gates - 10,000 10,000
$ 728,110 - $ 728,110
This Capital Project Fund shall continue until the projects are complete.
Payments from this Capital Project Fund shall be authorized by the County
Manager or his designee.
This amended Capital Project Fund is effective upon adoption.
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Iredell County, North Carolina
Capital Project Ordinance
Future Facilities Capital Project Fund
Be it Ordained by the Board of Commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina:
Section 1. Funds for this Capital Project Fund will be provided from the following
source:
Adopted Amended
6/19/12 Amendment 6/18/13
Transfers from General Fund in FY 13 $ 329,215 $839,900 $1,169,115
Section 2. The following costs shall be paid from this Fund:
Adopted Amended
6/19/12 Amendment 6/18/13
Professional Services — Feasibility &
Planning $ 329,215 $839,900 $1,169,115
Section 3. This Capital Project Fund shall continue until the projects are complete.
Section 4. The Iredell County Board of Commissioners shall designate the project(s) to be
financed by this Fund.
Section 5. Payments from this Capital Project Fund shall be authorized by the County
Manager or his designee.
Section 6. This Capital Project Fund is effective upon adoption.
Iredell County, North Carolina
Amended Capital Project Ordinance
Iredell County Facilities Improvements Fund
Be it Ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina:
Section 1. Funds for this Amended Capital Project Fund will be provided from the following
Source:
Adopted Amended
3/21/2012 Amendment 6/18/2013
Transfer from General Fund $1,664,000 $477,417 $2,141,417
Section 2. The following costs shall be paid from this fund:
Adopted Amended
3/21/2012 Amendment 6/18/2013
Building Improvements $1,664,000 $477,417 $2,141,417
Section 3. This Capital Project Fund shall continue until the projects are complete.
Section 4. Payments from this Capital Project Fund shall be authorized by the County
Manager or his designee.
Section 5. The County Manager is authorized to allocate funds between priority
improvements as needed.
Section 6. This Amended project is effective upon adoption.
END OF BUDGET ORDINANCE -
Request for Approval of the May 23`", 30"', & June 4" Minutes: MOTION by Vice
Chairman Norman to approve the May 23 & 30, 2013 and June 4, 2013 minutes.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Local Emergency Planning Committee (1 announcement)
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Mitchell Community College (1 appointment): At the May 23, 2013 meeting, two
nominees were submitted for this appointment. In accordance with the board's rules of
procedure, the commissioners cast their votes, and the following chart reveals the outcome.
Commissioner Candidate Candidate
Angie Travis Roberts Sara Haire Tice
Chairman Johnson
Vice Chairman Norman
Commissioner Boone
Commissioner Griffith
Commissioner Robertson
Total I 1 4
Chairman Johnson announced that Sara Haire Tice would serve on the college's board of
trustees.
Planning Board (2 appointments): Chairman Johnson nominated David Aman.
OTION by Chairman Johnson to close the nominations and to appoint Aman by
acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Fire Tax District Board (1 appointment): Commissioner Griffith nominated Ronda
Hoke.
MOTION by Commissioner Boone to close the nominations and to appoint Hoke by
acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Recreation Advisory Committee (I appointment): MOTION by Commissioner
Griffith to postpone this appointment until the next meeting.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
CLOSED SESSIONS: MOTION by Chairman Johnson at 8:04 PM to enter into
closed session pursuant to Economic Development — G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (4) and Personnel —
G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (6).
(RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AT 9:50 PM)
ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Chairman Johnson to adjourn the meeting. (NEXT
MEETING: Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at 7:00 PM, 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