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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember_19_2013_Regular_MinutesIREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES NOVEMBER 19, 2013 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, November 19, 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, Finance Director Susan Robertson, Purchasing Manager Dean Lail, Register of Deeds Matt McCall, Elections Director Becky Galliher, Executive Assistant Retha Gaither, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Johnson INVOCATION by Chairman Johnson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: MOTION by Commissioner Griffith to approve the agenda with the following adjustment. Addition: Closed Session Pursuant to Attorney -Client: G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (3) VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. RECOGNITION OF RETIRING CLERK TO THE BOARD JEAN C. MOORE: Chairman Johnson congratulated and thanked Ms. Moore for her many years of service. Moore will retire from her position effective December 2, 2013. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD Martin Starnes & Associates, CPAs, P.A. Presents the June 30, 2013 Financial Statements for Iredell County: CPA Ko -Tang Cha -Moses said Iredell County had been given an unmodified opinion, and this would equate to a governmental agency having the cleanest and best opinion that could be given in an audit. She said this was the same as an "unqualified opinion," and this was the language used in the past. The CPA continued in her presentation, and some of the highlights are as follows: Unmodified Opinion Fully prepared and cooperative staff General Fund Cash $ 50,451,183 General Fund Revenues & Transfers To Other Funds $162,694,479 General Fund Expenditures & Transfers to Other Funds $160,800,837 Fund Balance Position — General Fund Total Fund Balance $ 57,775,376 Non Spendable 223,209 Stabilization by State Statute 15,536,781 Available Fund Balance S 42,015,386 Available Fund Balance 2012 $ 39,868,026 Increase in Available Fund Balance 2,147,360 1 Mr. Stan Thompson Addresses the Board About an "Unexpected Increase in Property Values and Taxes from the Opening of the Highway 150 Bridge to All Boat Traffic:" Stan Thompson, a volunteer with the Mooresville -South Iredell Chamber of Commerce, reviewed parts of a handout entitled "One Lake, One Day." Mr. Thompson said the nature of Lake Norman had changed in the past 50 years, and it attracted commercial, industrial, and residential growth. Thompson said he had calculated that $8 billion in taxable real property was attributable to the lake. He said that if the Highway 150 bridge were re -constructed to allow larger boats to go under it this would increase the property values by a quarter of a million dollars. Thompson said the present bridge was ten stories high before the lake was filled with water, but any new structure would need footings in 85 to 90 feet of water. He said it would be an attractive proposition to have a quarter of a million dollars more in taxable value without the county having to spend tax dollars for it. Due to Thompson's PowerPoint slides not working, he requested to continue his presentation at the next meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Johnson declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. Consideration of a Possible Economic Development Incentive for an Undisclosed Company (Project Cupid): Economic Developer Robby Camey said Mooresville and Iredell County were competing with five other locations across the nation for this project. He said Project Cupid was an existing manufacturer within Iredell County that had tentative plans to expand and invest between $13 million to $25 million. Carney said there were plans to create 50 new full-time positions with wages exceeding Iredell County's wage average. He said the company was requesting an incentive ranging between $252,200 and $485,000 over a five-year period. No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Johnson adjourned the hearing. OTION by Commissioner Robertson to approve the incentive ranging between $252,200 and $485,000 over a five-year period based on the company's investment that ranges between $13 million and $25 million and contingent upon a contract being executed within 180 days. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Chairman Johnson declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. Consideration of a Possible Economic Development Incentive for an Undisclosed Company (Project Tool): Economic Developer Robby Carney said a German -based manufacturer was desiring to locate its US headquarters in Iredell County. He said this was an advanced manufacturing company focused in the automotive, defense, and medical device industry. Carney said the investment would be $2,275,000.00, and it would be used for a facility purchase along with new machinery and equipment. Carney said initially, the company proposed to create 38 full-time jobs with average wages exceeding $80,000 a year. He said, however, that 45 employees would be hired over the next five years, and the company was requesting a $44,135 incentive. Christine Sofranski asked why the names of the companies were not divulged. Carney said Project Tool already had a company in the US, and its name was not listed in order to allow discussions with its current workforce. He said both companies wanted to remain anonymous until all of the details were finalized. No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Johnson adjourned the public hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Robertson to approve the $44,135 incentive, over a five-year period, based on the company's $2,275,000 investment and contingent upon a contract being executed within 180 days. VOTNG: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 2 Request from the Register of Deeds for Approval of the Records Retention & Disposition Schedule Along with an Amendment: Register of Deeds Matt McCall requested adoption of the most recent records retention and disposition schedule, along with an amendment, as was submitted by the NC Department of Archives & History/Cultural Resources. OTION by Commissioner Griffith to approve the request. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Request from the Board of Elections for Approval of Budget Amendment #11 for the Appropriation of Help American Vote Act (HAVA) Grant Funds of $28,417 for the Purchase of Voting Booths: Elections Director Becky Galliher said her department was awarded a federal grant of $28,417 to purchase additional voting booths. She said the money would buy 132 booths with each unit having 3 regular booths and 1 for the handicapped. OTION by Commissioner Boone to approve Budget Amendment #11. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Request from Vehicle Services for the Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Disposition of Surplus Personal Property (Vehicles): Purchasing Manager Dean Lail requested that 14 vehicles be declared surplus. He said many of the vehicles were from the ICATS department, and they were replaced through State grants. Lail said the money received from the selling of these particular vehicles would go back into the ICATS enterprise fund. He said, likewise, the money obtained for the solid waste vehicles would be appropriated to its enterprise fund, and the proceeds for the others would go into the general fund. MOTION by Vice Chairman Norman to approve the resolution declaring the items surplus and to authorize the purchasing manager to dispose of the vehicles by best method. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Resolution Authori2ing the Disposition of Certain SurpiusPersonal Property WHEREAS, the County oflredell 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 lredell County that Dean A. Lail, Purchasing & Contracts Manager, pursuant to the provisions of NC.G.S. 160A-266, is hereby authorized to dispose of'said vehicles by on-line auction or other acceptable method and that the Purchasing & Contracts Manager is further authorized to schedule, conduct, and execute all actions required to convey title to this property. SURPLUS 2013-2014 To appropriate a HAVA Grant in the Elections department for the purchase of BA#11 voting booths to meet ADA requirements. 11/19/2013 Account# Current Change Amended General Fund Elections HAVA 104425 434500 44251 Grant (28,417) (28,417) Supplies - HAVA 104425 535000 44251 Grant 28,417 28,417 Request from Vehicle Services for the Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Disposition of Surplus Personal Property (Vehicles): Purchasing Manager Dean Lail requested that 14 vehicles be declared surplus. He said many of the vehicles were from the ICATS department, and they were replaced through State grants. Lail said the money received from the selling of these particular vehicles would go back into the ICATS enterprise fund. He said, likewise, the money obtained for the solid waste vehicles would be appropriated to its enterprise fund, and the proceeds for the others would go into the general fund. MOTION by Vice Chairman Norman to approve the resolution declaring the items surplus and to authorize the purchasing manager to dispose of the vehicles by best method. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Resolution Authori2ing the Disposition of Certain SurpiusPersonal Property WHEREAS, the County oflredell 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 lredell County that Dean A. Lail, Purchasing & Contracts Manager, pursuant to the provisions of NC.G.S. 160A-266, is hereby authorized to dispose of'said vehicles by on-line auction or other acceptable method and that the Purchasing & Contracts Manager is further authorized to schedule, conduct, and execute all actions required to convey title to this property. SURPLUS 2013-2014 Department Item Description Mileage VIN # Reason for Surplus 364.00 Mrvl Solid Waste Fees $ - Davidson Solid High mileage, CODE ENF. 2001 FORD/VAN WHITE 189588 1FTRE14241HA83140 runs and drives, in fair condition FACILITY 248.27 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 $ 55.40 All County Fire #4 Age & mileage, runs & drives, SERVICES 1994 FORD/TRUCK WHITE 126285 2FTDF15Y1RNA69252 in fair condition Statesville Downtown $ - Mooresville Town $ 9,095.58 High mileage, runs & drives, EMS 2005 FORD/AMBULANCE WHITE 183931 1FDXE45P65HB00573 chassis only, fair condition - Harmony $ 4.74 Troutman $ High mileage, runs and drives, EMS 2005 FORD/AMBULANCE WHITE 181605 1FDXE45P85HB00574 chassis only, fair condition PROJECT High mileage, runs and drives, CHALLENGE 2002 FORD/VAN WHITE 134181 2FMDA53462BA47878 van in good shape ANIMAL High mileage, runs but has bad SERVICES 1996 CHEVY/TRUCK WHITE 274114 1GCEK14M5TZ190526 transmission, in poor condition DODGE DURANGO High mileage, runs and drives, SOLID WASTE 2001 4X4 WHITE 174404 1B4HS28NX1F588820 in poor condition High mileage, runs and drives, SOLID WASTE 1999 FORD F-150 TRUCK WHITE 209307 1FTRF17W8XNA97645 in poor condition High mileage, runs and drives, ICATS 2007 FORD/VAN WHITE 175756 1FTSS34L47DA50752 fair condition High mileage, runs and drives, ICATS 2007 FORD/VAN WHITE 184582 iFTS5341-87DA50804 fair condition High mileage, all are 6.0 diesels, ICATS 2006 FORD/BUS WHITE 150298 1FDXE45P36HB01276 runs and drives in fair condition High mileage, all are 6.0 diesels, ICATS 2006 ELDO/BUS WHITE 142691 1FDXE45P76HB01278 runs and drives in fair condition High mileage, all are 6.0 diesels, ICATS 2006 ELDO/BUS WHITE 150937 1FDXE45P56HB01277 runs and drives in fair condition MITCHELL High Mileage, leased to Mitchell COLLEGE 1998 CHEVY/TRUCK WHITE 189954 1GCEC14M4WZ166669 College, returned for replacement Request for Approval of the October Refunds and Releases: County Manager Smith requested approval of the October refunds and releases as submitted by the tax department. OTIO by Commissioner Griffith to approve the refunds and releases as presented. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Releases for the Month of October 2013 Total $ 49,371.49 Breakdown of Releases: County $ 28,141.08 Solid Waste Fees $ 364.00 Mrvl Solid Waste Fees $ - Davidson Solid Waste Fees $ - E. Alex. Co. Fire #1 $ 5.00 Shepherd's Fire #2 $ 248.27 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 $ 55.40 All County Fire #4 $ 1,232.21 B&F Fire #5 $ 172.93 Statesville City $ 6,856.16 Statesville Downtown $ - Mooresville Town $ 9,095.58 Mooresville Downtown $ 17.89 Mooresville School $ 2,836.74 Love Valley $ - Harmony $ 4.74 Troutman $ 341.49 Davidson $ - Refunds for the Month of October 2013 Total $ 37,912.88 Breakdown of Refunds: 4 County $ 14,594.92 Solid Waste Fees $ - Mrvl Solid Waste Fees $ - Davidson Solid Waste Fees $ - E. Alex. Co. Fire #1 $ - Shepherd's Fire #2 $ - Mt. Mourne Fire #3 $ 1.95 All County Fire #4 $ 21.11 B&F Fire #5 $ 8.18 Statesville City $ 76.04 Statesville Downtown $ - Mooresville Town $ 17,723.98 Mooresville Downtown $ - Mooresville School $ 5,473.32 Love Valley $ - Harmony $ - Troutman $ 13.38 Davidson $ - Request for Approval of the November 5, 2013 Minutes: MOTION by Commissioner Boone to approve the minutes as presented. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Adult Care Community Advisory Committee (1 announcement) Board of Health (5 announcements) Home and Community Care Block Grant Committee (6 announcements) Recreation Advisory Committee (4 announcements) Zoning Board of Adjustment (4 announcements) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO) (1 appointment): Commissioner Griffith said this group met on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 PM. Commissioner Griffith nominated Commissioner Ken Robertson to serve as her alternate on the CRTPO. OTIO by Chairman Johnson to close the nominations and to appoint Robertson by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Amv Miller thanked the county, especially the health department, in regards to a no cost rabies vaccine clinic scheduled on November 23, 2013. She said the county employees had been helpful in notifying the public about the clinic. Rhett Dusenbury, a Mooresville Town Commissioner, said he had served as the liaison to the county board of commissioners; however, due to his unsuccessful bid for re-election, this responsibility would soon end. Dusenbury praised the county for the excellent audit findings and the frugal use of tax dollars. Kirk Sherrill spoke in reference to the following two topics: Iredell County Sheriff's Office Crime Lab: Sherrill said discussions had occurred with the Director of Finance for the NC Crime Lab and the Assistant Director of the SBI lab. He said the county's crime lab was "$I million in a hole" while the State offered a facility free of charge. Sherrill said if there were problems with the State's labs that discussions should occur with the 5 legislators. He said that not every county in the State had a lab, and it was a waste of taxpayer money. Sherrill said local funding should be stopped, and the State's facility should be used. He said there were not any crime labs in the State that were making a profit. Mr. Sherrill also voiced objections to the high salaries for the local crime lab employees and their having a vehicle to travel back and forth to Raleigh. Iredell County Sheriff's Office Shooting or Firearms Range: Sherrill said it was unknown how the sheriff's office had located the property where the shooting range was located, but $8,000 a year was being paid for its use. Sherrill said 1,500 gallons of diesel fuel had been used to build the $50,000 gun range while the $5 million Hampton Inn Hotel (off Exit 36) didn't take that much. He asked if any board members had been to the gun range, and he said the county would be better off to purchase land rather than renting from a private property owner. Sherrill said public money should not be going to a private citizen in this manner. County Manager's Report Central Permitting & Building Standards: County Manager Smith said the software or computer problems in these offices had now been resolved. He said the offices should be operating at normal capacity in the next couple of days. CLOSED SESSION OTIO by Chairman Johnson to enter into closed session at 7:50 PM, pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (5) — Property Acquisition and G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (3) — Attorney Client. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. (RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AT 8:20 PM) ADJOURNMENT: OTIO by Chairman Johnson to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 PM. (NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at 7:00 PM, in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. ) VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Approval: 6 Clerk to the Board