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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober_7_2014_Regular_MinutesOctober 7. 2014 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES October 7, 2014 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, October 7, 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 Vice Chairman Marvin Norman Ken Robertson Renee Griffith Gene Houpe Staff present: County Manager Ron Smith, Deputy County Manager Beth Dirks, Finance Director Susan Robertson, Fire and Emergency Services Coordinator David Saleeby, Planning Director Matthew Todd, Fire Marshal Garland Cloer, Tax Collector Bill Torches, Tax Assessor Melia Miller and Clerk to the Board Retha Gaither. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Steve Johnson INVOCATION by Commissioner Renee Griffith PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Chairman Johnson ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: County Manager Ron Smith made the following adjustments to the agenda: Delete: Memo #5 — Public Hearing from Planning Staff for a Text Amendment Addition: Presentation of Proclamation for RumbleQuake III Day and Closed Session G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (4) Economic Development MOT10N by Chairman Steve Johnson to adopt the agenda as amended. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS Adoption of a Proclamation for RumbleQuake III Day: Commissioner Renee Griffith asked Burgess Bailey to come forward and accept the following proclamation. She expressed her gratitude for his work to ensure veterans from the Vietnam War are recognized for their dedicated service. RUMBLEQUAKE III DAY October 7. 2014 WHEREAS, during this day all over the State of NC, during Veterans Day Weekend, many ceremonies will be held recognizing all veterans; and WHEREAS, the beginning of this motorcade is the National Cemetery Annex in Salisbury, NC; and WHEREAS, this motorcade will travel along Highway 70 to downtown Statesville, NC, continuing along North Center Street (Hwy 115 and Wilkesboro Hwy) to Bailey Farm Rd and ending at The BOAT in the Bailey Hills Community of Statesville, NC; and WHEREAS, this is the NC Veterans Motorcade to Acknowledge, Honor and Remember all Veterans but dedicated to those who served during the Vietnam Era; and WHEREAS, at the end of this motorcade will be the NC Moving Wall listing all of the NC Vietnam Casualties; and WHEREAS, at the end of this motorcade will be a special memorial display of faces (photos of) the NC Vietnam casualties; and WHEREAS, for all those veterans who served in the Vietnam War, Finally- this will be the parade you always deserved but never had; NOW, THEREFORE, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim Saturday, November 8, 2014, "RumbleQuake III DAY" in Iredell County, and commend its observance to all citizens. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD (None) PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Steve Johnson declared the meeting in a Public Hearing. Request from the Tax Assessor to Conduct a Public Hearing for the Proposed 2015 Uniform Schedules of Values, Standards, and Rules, Market and Present -Use: Chairman Steve Johnson asked to clarify this is a public hearing only tonight with actual adoption on October 21. County Manager Ron Smith confirmed. Tax Assessor Melia Miller was present for any questions. No one from the audience wished to speak. Chairman Johnson closed the public hearing. Chairman Johnson declared the meeting into a public hearing. 2 October 7. 2014 Request from Horace Howard & Celeste Neel, TE Carriker, Jr., Mitchell & Melanie Belk, Bradley & Phyllis Belk, and Nancy Belk to Release Zoning and Subdivision Jurisdiction to the Town of Mooresville: Planning Director Matthew Todd stated this request is for a release. The property is located close to Sheppard Elementary. The proposal is for residential subdivision with a density of 2 units per acre. This would result in 43 additional lots over the County's requirements. The future land use plan calls for this area to be medium density residential which is 2 units per acre. Commissioner Renee Griffith asked if there were plans for this to be annexed to the Town of Mooresville. Todd said yes, there are plans for annexation which will be effective in July of 2015. Chairman Johnson asked if any formal plans have been submitted to the Town. Todd said WSP is present and they have a concept plan. Commissioner Gene Houpe asked how the Board's actions would affect the annexation. Todd said if the Board approve, it would give the developers additional months to start the process. If the release is not approved they will just wait until the annexation occurs in July of 2015 to start the development. The following citizens spoke against the release: Randy Gibson, Larry Loin, Kelly Griggs, Brad Griggs, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dearborn, Mike Davidson, Loren Cultrip, Susan Ervin, and Kay Gibson with all citing issues such as overcrowding of the neighborhood and schools, increased traffic, disruption of wild life, light pollution, noise pollution, and run off into creeks and streams. The following citizens spoke for the release: Susan McCarter, Brad Belk, Louann Steelman, who are family members of the owners and Steve Bailey with WSB Engineering. All stated the original owners are now elderly and can no longer farm or maintain the property. Family members need to sell the land in order to financially care for their families. Chairman Johnson asked about a time frame for total build out. Bailey said five years. Chairman Johnson clarified the property would be annexed even if the Board denied the request. Todd said the request is an owner driven process which means the owners approached Mooresville and began the process for annexation. It is a voluntary annexation. The Board of Commissioners do not have authority to stop it. He said north and south of Mooresville is the next frontier and growth is inevitable. He feels there will be a lot more subdivisions in the south end. Chairman Johnson closed the public hearing. October 7. 2014 Commissioner Griffith said legislators made changes that cities could not have mass annexations. However, they did not take away the right of the property owner to request annexation. Commissioner Robertson stated this type of case is very difficult and understands the concerns of the community. He explained how the Board of Commissioners arrive at their decisions about such cases. The property owner and the Town of Mooresville agreed to annex so they could get water/sewer in order to build more homes which makes the land more valuable. No one can be faulted by trying to make their property more valuable to sell. He understands the traffic impact as well. He expressed his concerns of the Boy Scout property adjoining on the north side. He explained to the neighboring property owners that the Board of Commissioners could not stop this process but they can try to mitigate some of the impact. He asked if traffic study had been done concerning the entrance being in a curve. He feels there are some unanswered questions about the traffic. Commissioner Griffith asked if a traffic study could impact the numbers of houses allowed in the subdivision and the routing of traffic. Bailey said a traffic study would cost thousands of dollars. He asked if an agreement to add some type of buffer would help with the decision. Chairman Johnson asked if the Board had any authority to ask for a buffer or place conditions on this property. Todd said the Board could ask but there are no requirements that those requests be met. A new site plan could be designed for review but there is nothing in place that would lock them down to the site plan. Commissioner Houpe said he understands both sides but explained the Board has an obligation to consider all property owners. MOTION by Commissioner Houpe to deny the request. Commissioner Robertson stated that if the family was willing to consider making some adjustments on the northern section of the property, he would vote against the motion and agree to table the matter until the family returns with another plan. WITHDRAWN MOTION by Commissioner Houpe and said he would agree to table if the family is willing to consider another plan. Chairman Johnson asked about the time frame of the project. Commissioner Griffith stated she is in favor to release it because it is going to happen in July. Steelman said the scout camp isn't owned by BSA. It is owned, inherited, by a group of people to be used by the Mooresville area girl and boy scouts. 4 October 7, 2014 Bailey felt a buffer could be considered but like to know what type of buffer Commissioner Robertson would consider adequate. Chairman Johnson asked if there is a stand of trees on the north of this property. Brad Belk said the trees are on the Boy Scout property. Bailey asked if more trees would be sufficient. Commissioner Robertson said yes. Bailey said there is a contract between the company and the land owners. This contract will expire and provisions will change before thirty days if they had to return with a new site plan. Chairman Johnson stated it is his belief that the two greatest powers the Board possesses is the power to tax and the power to decide what people can and can't do on their property. He is very uncomfortable every time he is required to make a decision that will impact the lives of citizens. He is uncomfortable telling people how many trees they must have on their own property and feels the family wouldn't be selling the property if they could afford to keep it. The Board should consider the financial hardship of the owners. He believes the parties expect a decision tonight and he supports the release of the ETJ. Commissioner Houpe understands the views presented and is in favor of property rights. He asked if there would be a hardship if this matter was tabled until October 21. Bailey said they are going to be very conscientious concerning the Boy Scout camp and will do the right thing with a buffer or fence. The type of buffer will be in the best interest of the neighborhood and the scouts. He asked the Board to vote with those assurances. Chairman Johnson reiterated they could not tell the developers what to do, but is compelling them to have a natural buffer rather than a fence. OTIO by Commissioner Gene Houpe to approve the request with the understanding there will be a natural buffer between the subject property anf the Boy Scout camp property. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 PLANNING STAFF REPORT Release of Zoning & Subdivision Jurisdiction Staff Project Contact: Rebecca Harper EXPLANATION OF THE REQUEST Horace Howard & Celeste Neel, TE Carriker Jr, Mitchell & Melanie Belk, Bradley & Phyllis Belk, and Nancy Belk, have requested release of the zoning and subdivision jurisdiction of 183.197 acres to the Town of Mooresville. The proposed use of the property is a residential development with a density of two units per acre. OWNER/APPLICANT October 7, 2014 OWNERS: Horace Howard & Celeste Neel TE Carriker Jr. 336 Wood Duck Loop 1848 Charlotte Hwy Mooresville, NC 28117 Mooresville, NC 28115 Mitchell & Melanie Belk Nancy Belk Bradley & Phyllis Belk 120 Belk Rd 1830 Charlotte Hwy 158 Belk Rd Mooresville, NC 28115 Mooresville, NC 28115 Mooresville, NC 28115 PROPERTY INFORMATION LOCATION: Charlotte Highway at Belk Road; more specifically identified as PIN Its 4659702086, 4659503669, 4659407004, 4659606061, 4658792995, and a portion of PIN #s 4658497279 and 4659708212. DIRECTIONS: Highway 115 south, on the left at Belk Road. SURROUNDING LAND USE: This property is surrounded by residential uses and Shepherd Elementary School. SIZE: The property is 183.197 acres EXISTING LAND USE: The majority of the property is vacant, but there are two residences on the property. ZONING HISTORY: This property has been zoned RA since county -wide zoning went into effect in 1990. OTHER JURISDICTIONAL INFORMATION: This property is located inside Mooresville's short range USA boundary. On August 4, 2014, the Town of Mooresville Board of Commissioners agreed to provide utilities to this site. The Town Planning staff has submitted a letter of acknowledgement regarding the request and is in support of the request. This area is proposed for Neighborhood Residential Development in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan adopted by the Town of Mooresville. OTHER SITE CHARACTERISTICS: This property is located in the Catawba/Lake Norman Protected Area water supply watershed. I IMPACTS ON LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND/OR FACILITES I TRAFFIC: The nearest location for NC DOT traffic counts is the intersection of Hwy 115 and Highway 21, south of the site. In 2012, the average number of vehicles per day on this section of Charlotte Highway was 19,000. The capacity for this section of Charlotte Highway is 11,000 vehicles per day. SCHOOLS: This property is located outside of the Mooresville Graded School District. 6 October 7, 2014 STAFF COMMENTS STAFF COMMENTS: From a Planning perspective, this request meets the criteria for release of zoning and subdivision jurisdiction. The release would only generate approximately 43 additional lots in the development based on allowed minimum lot sizes proposed and those allowed by the County. The Town Planning staff is in support of this request. The proposed use of the property fits into the future land use plans for the Town of Mooresville. The 2030 Horizon Plan recommends Low - Density Residential uses for this area with a maximum density of two units per acre. The Planning staff recommends in favor of this request. Chairman Steve Johnson declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. Request from Kenneth Koontz, Brian and Natalie Bass to Rezone 4.40 Acres Across from 149 Houston Road, Troutman, from RA to GB: Planning Director Matthew Todd said this property is currently zoned residential/agricultural and is requesting that it be zoned straight business. There are existing general businesses across the road, a highway business to the west and other commercial zoning in the area. The staff supports this request with the Planning Board voted 9-0 to approve. No one from the public wished to speak Chairman Johnson closed the public hearing. OTIO by Commissioner Renee Griffith to recommend in favor of 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 and furthers the goals of the 2030 Horizon Plan because it is in harmony with the surrounding area, adjacent to commercially zoned property and should not exceed existing road capacity. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 PLANNING STAFF REPORT REZONING CASE # 1409-1 STAFF PROJECT CONTACT: Andrew Ventresca EXPLANATION OF THE REQUEST This is a request to rezone 4.40 acres on Houston Road in Troutman from RA, Residential Agricultural to GB, General Business. This is a straight rezoning request and 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 OWNERS: Kenneth Koontz/Alessandra Cerza APPLICANTS: Kenneth Koontz/Brian & Natalie Bass October 7, 2014 PROPERTY INFORMATION LOCATION: Across from 149 Houston Road; more specifically identified as PINS 4740-87-7479.000 (2.00 acres) and 4740-87- 9596.000 (2.40 acres) DIRECTIONS: 1-77 South Exit 42, left on 115/21, Right on Houston Road; site is on the southern side of Houston Road. SURROUNDING LAND USE: The properties to the and west are commercial; there are residential uses to the east and a church to the south. SIZE: The total size is approximately 4.40 acres EXISTING LAND USE: The properties are vacant. ZONING HISTORY: These properties have been zoned RA since countywide zoning. A large acreage of land to the north was rezoned to GB in the 1990's. OTHER JURISDICTIONAL INFORMATION: These properties are located within the Town of Troutman's Long Range Service Area. The Town of Troutman is in favor per their future land use plans, of the Exit 42 vicinity becoming a mix of industrial, commercial, and high density residential uses. OTHER SITE CHARACTERISTICS: These properties are not located in a flood hazard area or Watershed. IMPACTS ON LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND/OR FACILITES TRAFFIC: The closest traffic count is just to the west on Houston Road and had a 2012 count of 1,700 vehicle trips per day. The capacity for this section of Houston Road is 11,000 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 Fire Marshal. They have no issues with the proposal. EMS: This proposal has been reviewed by the EMS Department. They have no issues with the proposal. UTILITIES: No public sewer or water is available to this site to the best of staff's knowledge. REQUIRED REVIEWS BY OTHER AGENCIES lurietlF� NA j i I as as n� Cases 14094 Development services, o Z.M.- Map Planning Division October 7, 2014 LOCAL: The applicant will have to provide a site plan to the Planning Department for review for non-residential development of the property. Zoning requirements such as parking, landscaping and buffering would be reviewed at such time. 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 Employment Center - Industrial/Flex/Office. Employment Center - Industrial/Flex/Office is intended to provide concentrated areas of high quality employment facilities, integrated with or adjacent to complementary retail and commercial uses and/or medium- or high-density residential uses. These areas will provide a mix of commercial/retail and office uses at Critical nodes or activity centers along major roadways and should have direct access to existing or planned arterial and collector streets. Primary uses include corporate office headquarters, hospital/medical facilities, business parks, educational facilities, and civic uses. Secondary uses may include parks, and convenience retail and restaurants intended to serve the office/institutional developments. The proposed GB district fits into this designation. Other information to consider is that the site is located directly across the road from a large commercially zoned area and adjacent to a large area zoned HB in the Town of Troutman's Zoning Jurisdiction. 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 Employment Center - Industrial/Flex/Office designation and is consistent with surrounding zoning. This site is consistent with past approved rezoning requests and fits within the Town of Troutman's future land use plans. Potential traffic impacts should not come close to the road capacity. SITE REVIEW COMMITTEE: David Aman visited the site with staff on August 20, 2014. PLANNING BOARD ACTION: On September 3, 2014 the Planning Board held a public meeting to hear this request. No one spoke out in opposition to the request. The Planning Board voted 9-0 to recommend approval of this request with the following motion: Motion to recommend in favor of 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 and furthers the goals of the 2030 Horizon Plan because it is in harmony with the surrounding area, adjacent to commercially zoned property and should not exceed existing road capacity. Chairman Johnson declared the meeting into a public hearing Request from Michael Ricci to Rezone 4.11 Acres Across from 800 River Highway from RA to RO: Planning Director Matthew Todd said this property is on River Highway and is adjacent to some existing residential office and highway business zoning. Across the road is Mooresville's jurisdiction with commercial mixed use. The 2030 Horizon Plan calls for this area to be high density residential and mixed use. The proposed district is consistent with previously 9 October 7, 2014 approved rezoning requests on River Highway. The rezoning is consistent with the Town of Mooresville's future land use plans. No one from the public wished to speak Chairman Johnson closed the public hearing. MOT10N by Commissioner Gene Houpe to recommend in favor of the zoning map amendment and to make a finding that the approval is consistent with the adopted 2030 Horizon Plan and that said furthers the goals of the 2030 Horizon Plan because the amendment is in harmony with the surrounding area and the property is in close proximity to other commercially zoned properties. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0 PLANNING STAFF REPORT REZONING CASE # 1409-2 STAFF PROJECT CONTACT: Andrew Ventresca EXPLANATION OF THE REQUEST This is a request to rezone 4.11 acres on River Highway in Mooresville from RA, Residential Agricultural to RO, Residential Office. This is a straight rezoning request and 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: Evelyn Robinson APPLICANT: Michael Ricci PROPERTY INFORMATION LOCATION: Across from 800 River Highway; more specifically identified as PINS 4637-87-9795.000 (1.73 acres) and 4637-97-1602.000 (2.38 acres) DIRECTIONS: I - 77 south Exit 36, right on River Highway; site is on the southern side of River Highway SURROUNDING LAND USE: The properties to the north and east are commercial; there are residential and office uses to the west and it is vacant to the south. SIZE: The total size is approximately 4.11 acres. EXISTING LAND USE: The properties are vacant 10 October 7, 2014 ZONING HISTORY: These properties have been zoned RA since adoption of countywide zoning. Multiple properties on River Highway have been rezoned to commercial uses since the adoption of countywide zoning. OTHER JURISDICTIONAL INFORMATION: These properties are located within the Town of Mooresville's Long Range Service Area. The Town of Mooresville confirmed that the rezoning would generally fit with their long range plan. OTHER SITE CHARACTERISTICS: These properties are not located in a flood hazard area or Watershed. IMPACTS ON LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND/OR FACILITES TRAFFIC: The closest traffic count is to the east on River Highway near Bluefield Road and had a 2012 count of 40,000 vehicle trips per day. The capacity for this section of River Highway is 13,800 vehicles per day. SCHOOLS: Because this is a commercial rezoning, there should be no implications on local schools. FIRE MARSHAL: This proposal has been reviewed by the Fire Marshal. They have no issues with the proposal. EMS: This proposal has been reviewed by the EMS Department. They have no issues with the proposal. UTILITIES: No public sewer or water is available to this site to the best of staff's knowledge. REQUIRED REVIEWS BY OTHER AGENCIES LOCAL: The applicant will have to provide a site plan to the Planning Department for review for non-residential development of the property. Zoning requirements such as parking, landscaping and buffering would be reviewed at such time. 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 High Density Residential/Mixed Use. High -Density Residential / Mixed -Use areas are either currently developed or slated for future development at higher densities. These areas lie within the Iredell County urban services areas and may be serviced by and incorporated into one of the municipalities at some point in the future. These lands are either currently served or will be served in the future by public or private water or sanitary sewer systems. The intent of these lands is that they provide urban -scale development opportunities and a broader range of housing choices than medium -density residential. Uses within this area generally should include single-family residences, townhomes, condominiums, apartments, accessory dwelling units, age -restricted residential developments, churches, parks, institutional uses, and mixed-use neighborhood -scale commercial development. Secondary uses might include more intense commercial and office uses that fit October 7, 2014 with the existing character of the neighborhood. Minimum densities within high-density residential/mixed-use areas should generally be more than six (6) dwelling units per one (1) acre Other things to consider is this stretch of River Highway is currently planned to be upgraded as a 6 lane super street design. Any plan approval will take this into consideration. Also the properties are sandwiched between RO and HB zoned properties. The Planning staff can support the proposed rezoning request based on the following: The 2030 Horizon Plan calls for this area to be high density residential and mixed use. The proposed district fits into the High Density Residential/Mixed Use designation and is consistent with surrounding zoning. This site is consistent with past approved rezoning requests and fits within the Town of Mooresville's future land use plans. Though the traffic count currently exceeds capacity for this stretch of River Highway, future plans call for improvements to add additional capacity. SITE REVIEW COMMITTEE: David Aman and Jerry Santoni visited the site with staff on August 20, 2014. PLANNING BOARD ACTION: On September 3, 2014 the Planning Board held a public meeting to hear this request. No one spoke out in opposition to the request. The Planning Board voted 9-0 to recommend approval of this request with the following motion: Motion to recommend in favor of the zoning map amendment and to make a finding that the approval is consistent with the adopted 2030 Horizon Plan and that said furthers the goals of the 2030 Horizon Plan because the amendment is in harmony with the surrounding area and the property is in close proximity to other commercially zoned properties. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Request from the Finance Department to Appoint Two Citizens to the Firefighter's Relief Fund Board of Trustees for Each VFD: Finance Director Susan Robertson said each year the Board of Commissioners is required to appoint two members to each volunteer fire departments' Board of Trustees for the Firefighter's Relief Fund. This year brought a few changes in the recommendations that came from the fire departments. Central Fire Department is replacing two people with the new appointments being Mike Sloan and Daniel Ray; from Monticello, Jeff Herman is a new appointment and from Shepherds, Robert Friedman is a new appointment. OTIO by Vice Chairman Marvin Norman to approve. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 Request from ICATS to Call for a Public Hearing on October 21 to Seek Input About ICATS Application for NCDOT ROAP Grant: ICATS Director Ben Stikeleather said this public hearing is to consider the ROAP funds distributed by the State every year. These are formula funds from NCDOT to cover operating costs for elderly and disabled trips, employment trips, and rural general public trips. Also, some of these funds will be used for matching federal grants. OTIO by Commissioner Renee Griffith to approve. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. 12 October 7. 2014 Request from ICATS to Endorse a Letter of Support for the Formula Developed Between ICATS and CATS that will Allow ICATS to Receive 5307 Grant Funds: ICATS Director Ben Stikeleather said this request is to approve a letter of support for a formula that will be presented to NPO which will allow ICATS to receive a share of 5307 funds which are urban grant funds that are funneled through CATS. They are the designation recipient according to FTA. NPO will use the formula to divide the funds. Commissioner Ken Robertson asked if the trend with this formula will be better, worse, or the same for ICATS. Stikeleather feels it is going to be a fundamental change in the way ICATS is funded. Urban funding typically relies on local tax dollars but that is not the case with this formula which means they are changing. The local funding will need to come from contracted revenue services. Through this process he feels ICATS will be stronger but not because of 5307 funding. They have contracted with the Town of Mooresville, The City of Statesville, and Mitchell Community College. He feels that is the future for ICATS. It is the only eligible entity that actually touches Mecklenburg County to receive this money. He feels comfortable with the formula and believes it to be fair for the citizens of Iredell County. MOTION by Commissioner Gene Houpe to approve and endorse a letter of support for the formula developed between ICATS and CATS that will allow ICATS to received 5307 Urban Transit Grant Funds. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. CRTPO Area Draft formula based upon expenses & service * * Data is readily available from the National Transit Database • 1/3 share based on annual Vehicle Revenue Miles 1/3 share based on fleet size (Bus equivalents — 44 seats/bus) 1/3 share based on Ridership $ 11,761,684 CRTPO 5307 Funds CATS share $11,761,684 *97.83%=$11,506,455** [CATS Share 511,761,684 *2.17%=$255,229** **These numbers are based on previous year's data from NTD. Request from the Sheriff's Department to Approve BA #8 to Accept a Grant from NC Governor's Highway Safety for $32,787: Captain Rick Fades asked for approval of budget amendment #8 to accept grants from the Governor's Highway Safety in the amount of $32,787.00 MOTION by Vice Chairman Marvin Norman to approve. 13 Vehicle Revenue Miles (1/3) Fleet (1/3) Ridershi (1/3) Total Agency VRM % Share Bus Equivalents % Share Unlinked Tris % Share Share CATS 15,219.335 32.05% 4t8 32.59% 23,354,208 33.19% —% 97.83% ICATS 608,994 L28% t0 0.74% 100,010 0.14% 2.17% Total 15,828,329 33.33% 428 33.33% 23,454,218 3333% 100.00% $ 11,761,684 CRTPO 5307 Funds CATS share $11,761,684 *97.83%=$11,506,455** [CATS Share 511,761,684 *2.17%=$255,229** **These numbers are based on previous year's data from NTD. Request from the Sheriff's Department to Approve BA #8 to Accept a Grant from NC Governor's Highway Safety for $32,787: Captain Rick Fades asked for approval of budget amendment #8 to accept grants from the Governor's Highway Safety in the amount of $32,787.00 MOTION by Vice Chairman Marvin Norman to approve. 13 October 7. 2014 VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 Request from the Fire Marshal for a Public Hearing for the Expansion of Troutman Fire Department/B&F Rural Fire Protection District: Fire Marshal Garland Cloer stated Allen Church, Chief of Troutman Fire Department and Keith Troutman, Chairman of the Board of Troutman Fire Department were in attendance. He stated these gentlemen petitioned the Fern Hill Road peninsula. This area currently has a nine ISO rating, which is very high, but with the adoption of this area into the district, the ISO rating will drop to a six and will save the home owners 40% on home owners insurance. MOTION by Chairman Johnson to call for a Public Hearing on October 21 in regards to the expansion of the Troutman Fire Department and B&F Fire District. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 Request from the Public Safety Division to Authorize the Finance Department to Request Driveway Funding Reimbursement from NCDOT on Behalf of Union Grove Volunteer Fire Department and Approve BA #9: Public Safety Division Director David Saleeby wanted to recognize Union Grove Fire Department. In 2012 they came before the Board to ask for funding to build a new fire station. The station is now almost complete. There are just a few minor items to finish. Saleeby stated G.S. 136-18.24 authorizes NCDOT to participate in the construction of driveways for new or expansions of fire department or EMS facilities. Union Grove's new facility project qualifies for this reimbursement of $18,000. However, the request must be made by the County on behalf of Union Grove. Once approved the funds will return to the County which will then be paid to Union Grove VFD. Union Grove VFD Chief Nolan Shoemaker was in attendance for questions. cutting. Commissioner Gene Houpe expressed appreciation for the job they do. Chairman Steve Johnson asked when they plan to have an open house and/or ribbon Shoemaker said they are working on it but the date has not been set. MOTION by Vice Chairman Marvin Norman to approve VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 Budget Amendment 14 Budget Amendment Fiscal Year 2014-15 BA#8 To accept a Governor's Highway Safety Grant in the Crime Lab for equipment. 9/16/2014 Account# Current Budget Chane Amended Bud et Emergency Telephone System Fund 104512 435900 15212 Governor's Highway Safety (32,757) (32,787) 105512 620000 15212 Non -Depreciable Assets 31,387 31,387 105512 535000 15212 Departmental Supplies 1,400 1,400 Request from the Fire Marshal for a Public Hearing for the Expansion of Troutman Fire Department/B&F Rural Fire Protection District: Fire Marshal Garland Cloer stated Allen Church, Chief of Troutman Fire Department and Keith Troutman, Chairman of the Board of Troutman Fire Department were in attendance. He stated these gentlemen petitioned the Fern Hill Road peninsula. This area currently has a nine ISO rating, which is very high, but with the adoption of this area into the district, the ISO rating will drop to a six and will save the home owners 40% on home owners insurance. MOTION by Chairman Johnson to call for a Public Hearing on October 21 in regards to the expansion of the Troutman Fire Department and B&F Fire District. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 Request from the Public Safety Division to Authorize the Finance Department to Request Driveway Funding Reimbursement from NCDOT on Behalf of Union Grove Volunteer Fire Department and Approve BA #9: Public Safety Division Director David Saleeby wanted to recognize Union Grove Fire Department. In 2012 they came before the Board to ask for funding to build a new fire station. The station is now almost complete. There are just a few minor items to finish. Saleeby stated G.S. 136-18.24 authorizes NCDOT to participate in the construction of driveways for new or expansions of fire department or EMS facilities. Union Grove's new facility project qualifies for this reimbursement of $18,000. However, the request must be made by the County on behalf of Union Grove. Once approved the funds will return to the County which will then be paid to Union Grove VFD. Union Grove VFD Chief Nolan Shoemaker was in attendance for questions. cutting. Commissioner Gene Houpe expressed appreciation for the job they do. Chairman Steve Johnson asked when they plan to have an open house and/or ribbon Shoemaker said they are working on it but the date has not been set. MOTION by Vice Chairman Marvin Norman to approve VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 Budget Amendment 14 October 7, 2014 BA#9 Fiscal Year 2014-15 Request from the Sheriff's Department to Approve BA #10 to Accept the 2014-15 JAG Grant in the Amount of $16,384.00: Captain Rick Eades said the request is to approve budget amendment #10 to accept 2014-15 Justice Assistance Grant Funds in the amount of $16,384.00. MOTIO by Commissioner Gene Houpe to approve. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 To accept a grant from NC Department of Transportation for Union Grove VFD 10/7/2014 Driveway Construction Reimbursement Fiscal Year 2014-15 Account # Current Budget Chane Amended Budget NCDOT Paving 204525 434210 Reimbursement Current Budget (18'000)18'000) Amended Budget 205525 537610 Union Grove VFD 365,532 18,000 383,532 Request from the Sheriff's Department to Approve BA #10 to Accept the 2014-15 JAG Grant in the Amount of $16,384.00: Captain Rick Eades said the request is to approve budget amendment #10 to accept 2014-15 Justice Assistance Grant Funds in the amount of $16,384.00. MOTIO by Commissioner Gene Houpe to approve. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 Request from Allison Woods Outdoor Learning Center to Partner with lredell- Statesville Schools and consider the Donation of a Modular Classroom to be Used for Educational Purposes: County Manager Ron Smith said Allison Woods is asking for assistance with the set-up costs of the unit. There is a septic system already on the property. Chairman Johnson said these costs will cover the transportation of the mobile unit, fine grading, application of skirts and/or ramps, and reconnecting power/water/septic. A firm cost has not be submitted to date. Tonight's approval is preliminary in order to proceed with some logistical matters. Commissioner Ken Robertson felt the money should come from the Contingency Fund. Commissioner Gene Houpe asked to clarify if the unit is donated or just borrowed. Chairman Johnson said he understands they are allowed to "use" the unit. It is not donated. Students will use this at Allison Woods and the school system will retain ownership of the unit. OTIO by Chairman Johnson to approve this request up to $15,000. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 15 Budget Amendment Fiscal Year 2014-15 BA#10 To accept and appropriate the 2014 JAG Grant in the sheriff's department. 10/7/2014 Account# Current Budget Chane Amended Budget 104510 436000 15215 2014 JAG Grant - (16,384) (16,384) 105510 535000 15215 Sheriff - supplies - 8,000 8,000 105512 530500 15215 Crime Lab - Dues 3,000 3,000 105514 535000 15215 Training Academy - Supplies 5,384 5,384 Request from Allison Woods Outdoor Learning Center to Partner with lredell- Statesville Schools and consider the Donation of a Modular Classroom to be Used for Educational Purposes: County Manager Ron Smith said Allison Woods is asking for assistance with the set-up costs of the unit. There is a septic system already on the property. Chairman Johnson said these costs will cover the transportation of the mobile unit, fine grading, application of skirts and/or ramps, and reconnecting power/water/septic. A firm cost has not be submitted to date. Tonight's approval is preliminary in order to proceed with some logistical matters. Commissioner Ken Robertson felt the money should come from the Contingency Fund. Commissioner Gene Houpe asked to clarify if the unit is donated or just borrowed. Chairman Johnson said he understands they are allowed to "use" the unit. It is not donated. Students will use this at Allison Woods and the school system will retain ownership of the unit. OTIO by Chairman Johnson to approve this request up to $15,000. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 15 October 7. 2014 Request for Approval of the September 16, 2014, Minutes: MOTION by Commissioner Griffith to approve. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARD & COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Nursing Home Advisory Committee (1 Appointment) Commissioner Renee Griffith nominated Jane Murray. OTION by Chairman Johnson to close the floor to nominations and appoint Mrs. Murray by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 Personnel Advisory Committee (2 Appointments) Commissioner Gene Houpe nominated John Greene and Tammy Bolin. OTION by Chairman Johnson to close the floor to nominations and appoint John Greene and Tammy Bolin by acclamation. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 JCPC — Approve a change in membership. Jennifer O'Konsky has been moved as a Member of the Business Community until a County Commissioner Appointee becomes available. MOTION by Chairman Johnson to change Ms. O'Konsky to a Member of the Business Community. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS (None) PUBLIC COMMENT (None) NEW BUSINESS (None) COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT County Manager Ron Smith recognized Health Director Jane Murray who recently was awarded the Public Health All Star Award by the NC Public Health Association. This recognition 16 October 7. 2014 was initiated by Murray's colleagues for the exceptional work she has done. Smith expressed his appreciation for her work in Iredell County. CLOSED SESSION OTION by Chairman Steve Johnson to go into Closed Session pursuant to G.S. 143- 318.11 (a) (4) Economic Development, G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (5) Real Property Purchase at 8:56 p.m. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 (RETURNED TO OPEN SESSION AT 9:22 p.m.) Economic Development —MOTION by Chairman Steve Johnson to call for a public hearing November 18, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., regarding an economic development incentive of $126,100 over a five year period for Project CHH based on a $6.5 million investment in Iredell County. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 Voting Delegate for CRTPO: Chairman Steve Johnson stated the Board needs to appoint Commissioner Gene Houpe to CRTPO. Commissioner Ken Robertson suggested to make himself the primary with Commissioner Houpe as the alternate. Chairman Johnson nominated Commissioner Robertson as the primary appointee and Commissioner Houpe as the alternate. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Chairman Johnson to adjourn at 9:25 p.m. (The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2014, 7:00 p.m. in the Commissioners' Room of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC) VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Approval: 17 Clerk to the Board