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IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MINUTES
Mav 20, 2014
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, 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
Renee Griffith
Ken Robertson
Absent: Vice Chairman Marvin Norman (sick)
Staff present: County Manager Ron Smith, Deputy County Manager Beth Dirks, Finance
Director Susan Robertson, 1CATS Director Ben Stikeleather, Fire and Emergency Coordinator
David Saleeby, EMS Steve Mauney, and Clerk to the Board Retha Gaither.
CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Steve Johnson
INVOCATION by Chairman Johnson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: OTION by Chairman Steve Johnson to
approve the agenda with the following adjustments:
Deletion: Closed Session Pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (5) Property Acquisition
Addition: Closed Session Pursuant to G.S. 143-318.1 1 (a) (6) Personnel
Closed Session Pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (4) Economic Development
Appointments to Board and Commissions — Chairman Johnson asked to suspend the rules and
proceed with an appointment to the Board of Health.
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
Presentation of a Commemorative Plaque for Mr. David Boone: Chairman Johnson
asked Mr. & Mrs. Vester Boone, parents of David Boone, to come forward. Chairman Johnson
read the following resolution in memory of Commissioner Boone who passed away on April 27,
2014.
Resolution
In Memory of David A. Boone
WHEREAS it is with the deepest regret that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners
acknowledges the death of Commissioner David A. Boone, who departed this life on April 27,
2014; and
WHEREAS David was elected and served on the Iredell County Board of
Commissioners from 1992-1996; 1996-1998; and from 2012-2014; and
WHEREAS, David served as the Vice -Chairman of the Iredell County Board of
Commissioners from 1992-1996; and
WHEREAS David exemplified the true meaning of a "dedicated public servant" having
served on numerous committees and boards such as the Fire Service District Board of Directors,
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Centralina Council of Governments, Iredell County Board of Health, Home and Community
Care Block Grant Committee and Iredell County Board of Social Services; and
WHEREAS David was an unpretentious man of high character who was committed to
the welfare of others and to Iredell County; and
WHEREAS David exuded a certain conservative insight and intelligence through his
knowledge and eagerness to learn; and
WHEREAS most importantly, David was a Christian man who conveyed both a love
and strength for his,family, friends, and community.
NOW, THEREFORE BE I T RESOLVED that the Iredell County Board of
Commissioners hereby memorializes David A. Boone for his distinguished and impressive career
in local government and for his life and memory that will be sorely missed but highly cherished
and revered.
BE I T FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be included in the permanent
minutes of the Iredell County Board of Commissioners, and that a copy be presented to the
family of Commissioner Boone with the deepest respect and utmost appreciation.
MOTION by Chairman Johnson to include this resolution in the permanent minutes.
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
Chairman Johnson presented the resolution along with a commemorative plaque to Mr. &
Mrs. Boone. A duplicate plaque will hang in the foyer of the Government Center.
Vester Boone, father of David Boone, thanked the members of the Board and county staff
for the kindness, support, and prayers they have received since the beginning of Mr. Boone's
illness.
Presentation of Certificates for Graduates of the Iredell County Citizen's Academy:
Chairman Johnson asked Citizen's Academy Coordinator Ben Stikeleather to present certificates
on behalf of the Board of Commissioners.
Stikeleather explained that the academy is a 13 -week class citizens can participate in to
learn about county government. He thanked each one for their involvement and dedication.
Jennifer Christian, member of the academy, read a thank you note from the entire class to
Mr. Stikeleather. The card expressed their appreciation for well thought-out, informative sessions
where each presenter was a positive reflection of their fellow staff members. She said Mr.
Stikeleather went above and beyond to ensure each class member was informed and engaged. She
said he not only represented his department but all departments with professionalism, enthusiasm
and dedication.
The following citizens participated in the 2014 Citizen's Academy: LaBreeka Anderson,
William "Billy Buck" Blevins, Jennifer Christian, Terri Cook, Anthony Darty, Brett Eckerman,
Barbee Ervin, Joanna Everidge, James Hatfield, Daniel Miglin, Matthew Pentz, Charles Pinkston,
Sybil Rivers, Brenda Speece, Patricia Stevens, and Charles "Skip" Weber.
Request from Teresa Adams, Managing Director of the Children's Homes of Iredell
County, to Waive Fees to Solid Waste: Brenda Speece, former director and representing Teresa
Adams, thanked the Board of Commissioners for all of the consideration over the past years. This
request is for the Special Treasures Thrift Store (Work Force Development) which will soon
celebrate its third anniversary. The store has been very successful with the help and donations from
citizens of Iredell County. The store accepts donations of household items, outdoor items, clothing,
etc. and during the past week they had 16 pick-ups. Unfortunately some items are in disrepair and
cannot be sold but need to be taken to the landfill. The request is to waive any fee that may be
imposed by Solid Waste to dispose of those items.
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Commissioner Ken Robertson asked the County Manager if it would be best to waive the
fees or reimburse at the end of the year.
Smith said waiving the fee is probably the easiest, but asked Solid Waste Director David
Lambert to come forward to answer questions.
Commissioner Renee Griffith asked for an estimate of the potential fees.
Solid Waste Director David Lambert said a fee waiver has been place since April 18, 2006.
He found a copy of the memo in the files that said the Board voted to waive the fees on waste
brought in by non -profits. However, there is a stipulation. It must be household waste that was
donated to the non-profit. If a manufacturer or company wants to donate, (i.e. a hundred head-
boards without foot boards or rails, which are useless) then it is not considered household waste
and there would be a charge. Lambert said the normal fee would be waived at the scale.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Request from the Finance Department to Approve BA #35 to Transfer Funds from
General Fund to Emergency Telephone 911 Fund: Finance Director Susan Robertson said
budget amendment #35 will appropriate $210 to the 911 Fund. Each August, an annual report of
revenues and expenditures is provided to the State 911 Board. This year the 911 Board determined
there should be a reimbursement of $209.26 for an annual ATT bill.
OTION by Commissioner Renee Griffith to approve BA #35.
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
Budget Amendment
Fiscal Year 2013-14
To transfer funds from the General Fund to Emergency Telephone System
BA#35 Fund to cover prior year expenditures determined ineligible by the North
5/20/2014 Carolina 911 Board.
General Fund
105536 5355.00 ECOM - Telephone 25,002 (210) 24,792
105780 5760.38 Transfer to Emer. Teleohone - 210 210
384880 4950.10 Transfer from GF (210) (210)
385534 7326.00 Fund Balance - Bud Increase 48,763 210 48,973
Request from the Finance Department to Approve BA #36 to Increase Healthcare
Benefit Fund Revenues and Expenditures: Finance Director Susan Robertson said budget
amendment #36 will increase the revenues and expenditures in the Healthcare Benefit Fund. This
has been an extraordinarily difficult year with catastrophic claims to the Healthcare Benefit Fund.
Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act requires no spending on items that are not
budgeted. Although the County has received stop -loss payments to cover most of the excess costs,
the budget amendment is required to comply with statute requirements. Over $1 million were
budgeted in stop -loss payments for FYI 3/14. Robertson believes the total will be at least $2.5
million on the stop -loss claims by the end of June 2014. This is not a new appropriation from any
other operating fund, it is just to recognize the stop -loss.
OTIO by Commissioner Ken Robertson to approve budget amendment #36.
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
May 20, 2014
Budget Amendment
Fiscal Year 2013.14
Request from the Finance Department to Approve the Juvenile Crime Prevention
Council Certification: Finance Director Susan Robertson said this is a request to approve the
2015 Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Certification. Iredell County receives $15,500 each year
to support the administrative portion of the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council. There are certain
standards the council is required to meet. Presently all standards have been met except filling all
positions. Right now council membership is out of compliance but they are working diligently to
fill those vacancies before the next funding year.
OTION by Commissioner Renee Griffith to approve.
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
Request from Tax Administration for Approval of April's Refunds and Releases.
MOTION by Commissioner Ken Robertson to approve.
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
Request for Approval of the May 6, 2014 Minutes.
MOTION by Commissioner Renee Griffith to approve.
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
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Centralina Work Force Development (2 Announcements)
Home & Community Care Block Grant Committee (I Announcement)
Social Services Board (1 Announcement)
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD AND COMMISSIONS
Mitchell Community College Board of Trustees (1 Appointment)
OTION by Commissioner Ken Robertson to table this appointment.
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To increase appropriations within the Healthcare Benefits Fund for claims funded by
BA#36
Cigna Stop Loss Claims, RX drug rebates, Retiree Health Contributions, and NCACC
refund.
5/20/2014
Account#
Current
Change
Amended
ealthcare Benefits Fund
(17,980)
(17,980)
664045 487000
Refunds of Prior Yr Expense
664801 474000
Contributions from Employer
(6,905,670)
(1,825)
(6,907,495)
664801 474002
Contributions Retiree Health
(125,000)
(447,875)
(572,875)
664801 474200
Stop Loss Claims Payments
(1,119,360)
(1,368,000)
(2,487,360)
664801 474600
Drug Rebates
-
(61,170)
(61,170)
665415 545000
Claims Administration
585,675
(120,175)
465,500
665415 545100
Health Claims Payments
5,418,465
1,930,000
7,348,465
665415 545105
Prescription Benefit Claims
1,325,000
202,000
1,527,000
665415 545200
Stop Loss Insurance
1,119,360
(168,975)
950,385
665415 545102
Health Savings Acct Deposits
112,500
54,000
166,500
Request from the Finance Department to Approve the Juvenile Crime Prevention
Council Certification: Finance Director Susan Robertson said this is a request to approve the
2015 Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Certification. Iredell County receives $15,500 each year
to support the administrative portion of the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council. There are certain
standards the council is required to meet. Presently all standards have been met except filling all
positions. Right now council membership is out of compliance but they are working diligently to
fill those vacancies before the next funding year.
OTION by Commissioner Renee Griffith to approve.
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
Request from Tax Administration for Approval of April's Refunds and Releases.
MOTION by Commissioner Ken Robertson to approve.
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
Request for Approval of the May 6, 2014 Minutes.
MOTION by Commissioner Renee Griffith to approve.
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
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Centralina Work Force Development (2 Announcements)
Home & Community Care Block Grant Committee (I Announcement)
Social Services Board (1 Announcement)
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD AND COMMISSIONS
Mitchell Community College Board of Trustees (1 Appointment)
OTION by Commissioner Ken Robertson to table this appointment.
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VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
Nursing Home Advisory Board (2 Appointments)
Commissioner Renee Griffith nominated Ruth Waters and James Hatfield.
MOTIO by Chairman Steve Johnson to close the floor to nominations and appoint Ruth
Waters and James Hatfield by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
Health Board (1 Appointment)
Chairman Johnson nominated Dr. James E. Hunter.
OTION by Chairman Johnson to close the nominations and appoint Dr. Hunter by
acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
CONNECT Consortium with Centralina Council of Government (I Appointment)
Commissioner Renee Griffith nominated Matthew Todd
OTION by Chairman Johnson to close the nominations and appoint Matthew Todd by
acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Ed McClelland of West Iredell and retired teacher of Iredell Statesville Schools
addressed the Board. Due to issues from a stroke, he asked a friend to read a prepared statement
to the Board of Commissioners. Mr. McClelland suffered a stroke in February, 2014. He told his
story of calling 911 and the immediate excellent care he received by members of the West Iredell
Fire Department and Iredell County EMS. He expressed his deep gratitude for everything they did
to help him. He feels without them he would not be here today. He wanted to publicly thank the
emergency responders and the County for hiring such well-trained individuals. Mr. McClelland
suggested that all county employees learn CPR and that all county owned buildings have an
automatic external defibrillator on site.
COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT
County Manager Ron Smith reported, ironically and unrelated to Mr. McClelland's
comments, AEDs are being purchased for county owned buildings.
CLOSED SESSION: MOTION by Chairman Johnson to enter into Closed Session at
7:43 p.m. for Economic Development G.S. 143-318-11 (a) (4) and Personnel G.S. 143-318-11
(a) (6)
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Chairman Steve Johnson to recess the meeting at 8:15
p.m. until Thursday, May 22, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. in the Iredell County Government Center, 200
South Center Street, Statesville, NC.
VOTING: Ayes — 3; Nays — 0.
Approval:
Clerk to the Board