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REGULAR MINUTES
January 20, 2015
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, January
20, 2015, at 7:00 PM, in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners' Meeting Room),
200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. (A pre -agenda discussion was held at 5:00 PM in the
South Wing Conference Room)
Board Members Present
Chairman James B. Mallory, III
Vice Chairman Marvin Norman
Tommy Bowles
Steve Johnson
Ken Robertson
Staff present: County Manager Ron Smith, County Attorney Bill Pope, Deputy County
Manager Beth Dirks, Finance Director Susan G. Robertson, Public Safety Coordinator David
Saleeby, and Clerk to the Board Retha Gaither.
CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Mallory and asked everyone to remember the families
of Suprenna Tabor and Jesse Crosswhite, who recently passed away.
INVOCATION by Commissioner Tommy Bowles.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE by Chainnan Mallory.
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: County Manager Ron Smith had the following
adjustments to the agenda:
Add: Closed Session — Economic Development G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (4) and Property
Acquisition G.S. 143-318.1 1 (a) (5)
Delete: Administrative Matters — Item C, Memo #6 — Request from Administration for
Approval of a Cost Share Request from the Centralina Council of Governments for a Freight
Mobility Study
Order of Public Hearings: Switch the order of the two public hearings due to the number
of attendees.
MOTION by Commissioner Steve Johnson to accept the agenda as adjusted.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0
PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS
Recognition by the Human Resources Department to Recognize Participants of the
Employee Training Academy: County Manager Ron Smith expressed pride in the 17 participants
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of this program. This was the second 12 -week training program for employees. It was meant to
capture talent and offer opportunities within the organization for years to come. The training
includes basic management skills, discipline, dealing with groups, etc. Smith expressed
appreciation to the Human Resources Department for their work in organizing and implementing
this program. The participants were called by name and presented a Certificate of Completion by
Chairman Mallory: Deb Alford, Ryan Anderson, Rachel Beaudin, Cheslie Carter, Susan Cornell,
Terry Evans, Wendy Freeman, Michelle Hepler, Heather Houston, Tanya Landis, Shannon Lester,
Kimberly Mecimore, Carissia Plyler, Melissa Poteat, Daniel Reels, David Saleeby, and Paul
Webster.
APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD
(None)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairman Mallory declared the public hearing open.
Request from the Finance Department for Public Hearing on Proposed Installment
Contract Financing to Refinance Remaining Debt Obligations: Finance Director Susan
Robertson read from the following agreement.
RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN INSTALLMENT CONTRACT FINANCING BY THE
COUNTY OF IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING
$30,000,000 LIMITED OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2015 AND THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF A TRUST AGREEMENT, A FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL TRUST AGREEMENT, A DEED OF
TRUST AND RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners (the `Board") for the County of Iredell, North Carolina
(the "County"):
Section L The Board does hereby find and determine as follows:
(a) The County has heretofore entered into an Installment Financing Agreement, dated as of May I, 2006
(the "2006 Agreement"), with Iredell County Public Facilities Corporation, a North Carolina nonprofit corporation
(the "Corporation"), pursuant to which the County has financed certain public school improvements consisting of
construction, acquisition, improvement, renovation and equipping of North Iredell High School, West Iredell High
School, Statesville High School, Sharon Elementary School and Mooresville Intermediate School. At present, the
principal amount of the County's remaining obligations under the 2006 Installment Financing Agreement is
$29,095,000.
The County desires to refinance all or a portion of the remaining principal obligations under the 2006
Agreement.
(b) After a public hearing and due consideration, the County has determined that the best manner of such
refinancing will be through an installment contract financing arrangement pursuant to the provisions of North
Carolina General Statute 160A-20, such arrangement to be carried out through the issuance by the County of its
Limited Obligation Refunding Bonds (the "Bonds") in a principal amount of not to exceed $30,000,000. The Bonds
will be issued under a Trust Agreement, to be dated as of March 1, 2015 (the "Trust Agreement"), between the
County and a trustee to be selected by the County, as trustee (the "Trustee"), as supplemented by a First
Supplemental Trust Agreement, to be dated as of March 1, 2015 (the "First Supplemental Trust Agreement"),
between the County and the Trustee.
(c) In order to secure the performance of its obligations with respect to the Bonds under the Trust
Agreement, the County will execute and deliver a Deed of Trust, to be dated as of March 1, 2015 (the "Deed of
Trust"), granting a lien of record on all or a portion of the sites of Statesville High School and Mooresville
Intermediate School, together with all improvements and fixtures located and to be located thereon (the final
determination of the properties to be subject to the Deed of Trust to be determined as set forth herein).
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(d) The Bonds will initially be sold to Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Citigroup
Global Markets, Inc. (collectively, the "Underwriters"), pursuant to the terms of a Bond Purchase Agreement, to be
dated the date of delivery thereof (the "Bond Purchase Agreement"), among the County and the representative of the
Underwriters.
(e) In connection with the offering and sale of the Bonds by the Underwriters, there will be prepared and
distributed to potential investors a Preliminary Official Statement, to be dated as of the date of delivery thereof (the
"Preliminary Official Statement"), relating to the offering and sale of the Bonds, and the Official Statement
(hereinafter defined).
(f) There have been presented to the Board drafts of the following documents relating to the transaction
hereinabove described:
(I) the Trust Agreement;
(2) the First Supplemental Trust Agreement, including a form of the Bonds attached as Exhibit A
thereto;
(3) the Deed of Trust;
(4) the Bond Purchase Agreement; and
(5) the Preliminary Official Statement.
Section 2. In order to provide for the financing of the Project, the County is hereby authorized to enter into
the Trust Agreement and the First Supplemental Trust Agreement and to issue the Bonds thereunder in a principal
amount not to exceed S30,000,000. The Bonds shall mature, shall bear interest at such rates, and shall be subject to
redemption as set forth in the Trust Agreement and the First Supplemental Trust Agreement. The Bonds shall bear
interest at such interest rates or yields that, together with the sale prices to that County described in Section 3, shall
result in a true interest cost to the County of not to exceed four percent (4%). The final maturity of the Bonds shall
not be later than June 1, 2026.
Section 3. The Bonds shall be sold to the Underwriters pursuant to the terms of the Bond Purchase
Agreement. The Bonds may be sold to the Underwriters at a discount below the amount of the principal amount of
the Bonds, such discount not to exceed one percent (1%) of the principal amount of the Bonds; provided, however,
that if all or any of the Bonds are to be sold to the public by the Underwriters at original issue discount (resulting in
lower interest costs of the interest component of the debt service payments on the Bonds), then the Bonds may be
sold at a further discount in the amount necessary to cover such original issue discount.
Section 4. The Board hereby approves the forms of the Trust Agreement, the First Supplemental Trust
Agreement, the Deed of Trust, the Bond Purchase Agreement and the Bonds in substantially the forms presented at
this meeting. The Chairman of the Board, the Vice Chair, the County Manager and the Director of Finance and
Administrative Services are each hereby authorized to execute and deliver the Trust Agreement, the First
Supplemental Trust Agreement, the Deed of Trust, the Bond Purchase Agreement and the Bonds on behalf of the
County in substantially the forms presented at this meeting, containing such insertions, deletions and filling in of
blanks as the person executing such documents shall approve, such execution to be conclusive evidence of approval
by the Board of any such changes. The Clerk to the Board or any assistant or deputy Clerk to the Board is hereby
authorized to affix the official seal of the County to said documents and to attest the same to the extent required.
The County Manager and Director of Finance and Administrative Services are hereby authorized to determine on
behalf of the County which of the school properties referred to in Section 1(c) shall be subject to the lien of the Deed
of Trust. The properties selected shall be such properties as such officers determine are reasonably necessary or
expedient in order to provide adequate security for the Bonds such that the Bonds can be sold at optimal interest
rates for the County.
Section 5. No deficiency judgment may be rendered against the County in any action for breach of any
contractual obligation with respect to the Bonds or under the Trust Agreement and the First Supplemental Trust
Agreement, and the taxing power of the County is not and may not be pledged directly or indirectly to secure any
moneys due with respect to the Bonds or under the Trust Agreement.
Section 6. The Board hereby approves the form of the Preliminary Official Statement in substantially the
form presented at this meeting and the distribution thereof by the Underwriters in connection with the offering and
sale of the Bonds. Upon the sale of the Bonds to the Underwriters, a final Official Statement, to be dated as of the
date of the Bond Purchase Agreement (the "Official Statement'), will be prepared substantially in the form of the
Preliminary Official Statement and will contain such information relating to the pricing terms of the Bonds and such
additional information as may be necessary. The Board hereby approves the execution and delivery of the Official
Statement on behalf of the County by the Chairman of the Board, the County Manager and the Director of Finance
and Administrative Services and the distribution thereof by the Underwriters in connection with the offering and
sale of the Bonds.
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Section 7. The Chairman of the Board, the County Manager, the Director of Finance and Administrative
Services and the Clerk to the Board, and any other officers, agents and employees of the County, are hereby
authorized and directed to deliver such certificates, opinions and other items of evidence as shall be deemed
necessary to consummate the transactions described above.
Section 8. The County Manager and the Director of Finance and Administrative Services are hereby
authorized to cooperate with the Underwriters in preparing and filing such filings under state securities or "blue sky"
laws as the Underwriters may request; provided, however, that the County shall not be required to consent to the
jurisdiction of any state in which it is not now subject unless the County Attorney shall determine that such consent
is in the best interest of the County.
Section 9. The Board hereby approves the filing of an application with the Local Government Commission
for approval of the Trust Agreements and the issuance of the Bonds and requests the Local Government
Commission to approve the County's entering into the Trust Agreement, the First Supplemental Trust Agreement,
the Deed of Trust and the Bond Purchase Agreement and the issuance of the Bonds. In connection therewith the
Board hereby finds and determines that:
(a) the cost of refinancing the County's obligations under the 2006 Agreement through the issuance of the
Bonds is reasonable compared to the costs of issuing general obligation bonds or other available methods of
financing and is acceptable to the Board;
(b) bond counsel to the County will render an opinion to the effect that the proposed undertaking as
described above is authorized by law and is a purpose for which public funds may be expended pursuant to the
Constitution and laws of the State of North Carolina;
(c) the debt management policies of the County have been carried out in strict compliance with law, and the
County is not in default under any obligation for repayment of borrowed money; and
(d) any increase in taxes necessary to pay debt service on the Bonds will not be excessive.
Section 10. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF IREDELL, NORTH CAROLINA DECLARING ITS OFFICIAL INTENT
TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES UNDER UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY
REGULATIONS
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners (the "Board") for the County of Iredell, North
Carolina (the "County") as follows:
Section I. The Board hereby finds, determines and declares the following:
(a) Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury Regulations (the "Regulations") prescribes specific procedures which
will be applicable to certain bonds or notes issued by or on behalf of the County including, without limitation, a
requirement that the County declare its official intent to reimburse certain expenditures with proceeds of debt to be
incurred by the County prior to, or within sixty (60) days of, payment of the expenditures to be reimbursed.
(b) The County intends to advance its own funds in order to pay certain capital costs (the "Original
Expenditures") relating to (i) the acquisition, construction, improvement, expansion and renovation of school
buildings and other school facilities in the County, including, without limitation, (1) the construction, expansion and
renovation of Cool Springs Elementary School, North Iredell High School, South Iredell High School, Statesville
Middle School and Brawley Middle School and the construction of two new middle schools, and the acquisition of
related land, rights of way and equipment for the Iredcll-Statesville Schools Board of Education and (2) the
construction, expansion and renovation of Mooresville High School and the acquisition of related land, rights of way
and equipment for the Mooresville Graded School District (collectively, the "School Project") and (ii) the
acquisition, construction, renovation, expansion, improvement and equipping of various community college
facilities for Mitchell Community College, including, without limitation, the construction of a new Allied Health
facility (collectively, the "Community College Project").
(c) The County reasonably expects to reimburse itself for the Original Expenditures from the proceeds of
debt to be incurred by the County.
(d) S 119,500,000 is the maximum principal amount of debt expected to be incurred for the purpose of
paying the costs of the School Project and $12,000,000 is the maximum principal amount of debt expected to be
incurred for the purpose of paying the costs of the Community College Project.
(e) This declaration of official intent is made pursuant to Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury Regulations to
expressly declare the official intent of the County to reimburse itself from the proceeds of debt to be hereinafter
incurred by the County for certain expenditures paid by the County on or atter the date which is sixty (60) days prior
to the date hereof.
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(f) The funds heretofore advanced or to be advanced by the County to pay the Original Expenditures are or
will be available only on a temporary basis and do not consist of funds that were otherwise earmarked or intended to
be used to permanently finance the Original Expenditures.
(g) All Original Expenditures to be reimbursed by the County were paid no more than sixty (60) days prior
to, or will be paid on or after the date of, this declaration of official intent, except with respect to certain amounts
incurred before such 60 -day period not exceeding 20% of the issue price of the proceeds of the debt to be hereinafter
incurred which arc expended for "preliminary expenditures" within the meaning of Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury
Regulations (the "Preliminary Expenditures"). The County understands that, except for the Preliminary
Expenditures, such reimbursement must occur not later than eighteen (18) months after the later of (a) the date the
Original Expenditures were paid and (b) the date the School Project or the Community College Project, as
applicable, is placed in service or abandoned, but in no event more than three (3) years after the Original
Expenditures were paid.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect upon its passage.
matter.
Chairman Mallory asked if anyone from the audience wished to speak regarding this
No one wished to speak and Chairman Mallory closed the public hearing.
Chairman Mallory declared the public hearing open.
Request from the Planning Division to Consider a Request from GA Airport, LLC to
Rezone 6.21 Acres at 129, 141, and 149 Yeager Road, Mooresville: Planning Director Matthew
Todd said the property in question has some substantial history. There are multiple rezonings that
have occurred over the last 20+ years. The property encompasses an area that is RA, R-20, M2, as
well as two conditional use districts. Staff supports this request based on the fact that it would
create one consistent zoning district for the entire property. This is a conditional zoning request
and there are limited uses requested. It is site plan specific so it should have a minimal impact on
adjacent properties. This request will eliminate more intense uses currently allowed by right in two
of the existing hangers. Any changes to the site plan, if approved, would have to be reviewed
through Zoning and Planning. The ordinance calls for a 10% change that the Planning Manager
may make but any other changes would have to go through the rezoning process again.
IOMAX Marketing Director Lee Moritz, Jr. and General Council Adge Hudson spoke in
favor of this rezoning. Moritz stated IOMAX was founded in 2001 by Ron and Casey Howard and
they are the owners of GA Airport as a disabled veteran's business. The business model IOMAX
founded was proven on wireless technology working on behalf of several US government
agencies. Originally established in Denver the business continued to grow until 2008 when the
headquarters was moved to River Park Road in Mooresville. An aviation facility was opened in
Florida in 2009. In order to consolidate the businesses, the CEO decided to move the operation in
2012 to North Carolina. Initially, space was leased then purchased later. The business model is to
take agriculture aircraft, minus the spray apparatus, and equip the aircraft to use as border
surveillance. All customers are approved by the US Government and they work closely with other
countries to fight against global terrorism. Veterans comprise the majority of the company. The
integration process is similar to that of an audio shop for an automobile. They are not a
manufacturer. The aircrafts are built in Albany, Georgia, and all components installed are built
elsewhere. The process takes approximately 35 days to convert an agricultural aircraft into the
Arch Angel. Currently a significant portion of the property carries an unrestricted M2 classification
which could be used for any of 224 uses approved by the County. Many of those uses could have
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a negative impact on surrounding neighbors. They would like to down zone two-thirds of the
property to a more restricted M2 conditional use with only 38 usages. It is the desire to always
remain aviation but the truth based facts of future aviation is challenging at best given the issues
with fuel and other problems. Anyone operating theses hangers primarily or solely for aircraft
storage, fuel cells, and flight training would not be profitable as discovered by the previous owner.
They are agreeing to down -zone 2/3 of the property but must retain a limited amount of options to
maintain market flexibility in the future.
Attorney David Parker, representing several citizens and neighbors of Normandy Road,
addressed the Board. He stated they had three points to make: 1) Maintain residential character of
general area per the 2030 Horizon Plan and Water Supply Watershed Map previously voted for by
the Iredell County Commissioners in 2004; 2) Permit GA Airport to expand actual aviation -related
commercial "carve -out" uses at the East end of the Lake Norman Airpark Owners Association
1996 owned air strip in accord with GA Airport's 2013 $150,000 matching incentive grant
application; 3) Permit GA Airport only those Conditional Uses for which (a) GA Airport has "firm
development plans" that (b) could not exist "but for" the adjacent airstrip. They agree with the
actual uses the owners want to implement and they agree with the business model but are
concerned with the phrase "should something happen to the business." Parker cautioned not to
change the over-all large area plan in the 2030 Horizon Plan. The airport is surrounded by
residential. Many houses have been added since 2004. The airstrip is owned by Lake Norman
Airpark Owner's Association. He alleged that the business plan of IOMAX involves using a
residential airstrip that they do not own. In 2004 the Board voted against any expansion of
commercial use, however, that is not the request for tonight. Parker is requesting the allowance of
conditional uses where GA Airport has firm plans. His main concern is speculative uses like a race
shop. The ordinance states they must give a completion date, but the applicant cannot do that. He
pointed out that his clients would agree to the educational use of fixed wing flight and maintenance,
but only fixed wing, no helicopters.
Commissioner Ken Robertson asked to clarify if it is passed with conditional use provisions
and if none of those have been exercised then it must be reviewed again. However, if everything
was approved except for the items that Mr. Parker is concerned with, would it not be the same
problem.
County Attorney Bill Pope said that is correct, however, staff does not interpret the
ordinance in that way.
Todd said the 18 -month provision, that is in the code, leaves the option for staff to bring it
back before the Board. It doesn't mandate that it comes back or mandate that the Board must do
anything. He read from the ordinance, "No sooner than 18 months from the date of approval of the
petition the planning director shall examine the progress made toward developing the property in
accordance with the approved petition and any conditions attached to the approval. If the Planning
Director determines that progress has not been made in accordance with the approved plan and
conditions, the Planning Director shall forward to the Board of Commissioners a report which may
recommend that the property revert back to the previous zoning classification in accordance with
the procedure set forth in section 11.3." It would work to the point that it could be brought back
but then, based on the current conditions, the Board could act to revert back or leave as is. Under
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the conditional use process, which was quasi-judicial, no site plan was required with that process.
When it was changed to conditional zoning, which was permitted by statutes, it was decided to
insert that a site plan would be required up front. This would give a firm idea on how the property
would be developed. It has been the practice for a number of years that an applicant can request
multiple uses and then pick one use with the option of switching over to another use.
Corporate Attorney Adge Hudson said they have a site plan which clearly shows how the
property will be developed. They are requesting uses which may be on that development plan.
They cannot build beyond nor can they expand beyond what is on the site plan.
Parker said the buildings are not laid out as to which use for each structure. They could put
a dance studio or race shop in the up -zoned large hanger area.
Chairman Mallory clarified the real issue is the one building with the conditional use as
well as the RA zoned piece that is behind the two M2 buildings.
Todd said yes, but the request is to bring everything under the same uniform conditions.
The following citizens spoke against this rezoning sighting issues with safety, security,
noise, ground water, non -aviation businesses, inconsistency with historic use and/or 2030 Horizon
Plan, inconsistency with ordinances, negative impacts to economic development, increased traffic:
Debra Dennis, Russell Jones, Craig Upshaw, Ron Hofer, Robb Porter, Jake Atteberry, Jim Slate,
Harry Grimmer. These citizens also stated they do not want IOMAX to fail but want things to
proceed with caution and maintain as an airpark.
Todd said any changes in the site plan would have to come back to the Board. There will
be no new buildings. However, they could take a structure down and erect a building 10% larger,
but it must match the plan.
Commissioner Ken Robertson asked for clarification on how the Board can vote, either up
or down or approve with some exclusions.
Todd said the statutes require that any conditions the Board decides to add in addition to
what has been submitted that the applicant has the right to approve. If the Board chooses to pull a
use out the applicant must agree.
Commissioner Robertson asked the applicant about the concerned uses that have been
expressed.
Moritz said they have not had a chance to thoroughly review the list. However, they are
taking 224 uses and reducing them to 38. They have gone to great lengths to follow protocol. They
want it to stay aviation but have no guarantees the runway will stay serviceable. They feel the uses
presented with the application are appropriate.
Hudson said one of the main concerns is safety. They are willing to look further to address
this issue.
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Chairman Mallory said there is another option for the Board which would be to table the
matter in order for the parties to discuss the points of common agreement and determine if there is
room for a compromise. He stated he would like more clarification from the County Attorney
relative to the conditional use permitting of activities that are speculative in nature as opposed to
actually planned. Therefore, he asked for a motion to table this matter until the next regular
meeting.
Parker said they had no objection to Chairman Mallory's proposal.
Commissioner Tommy Bowles asked the applicant if they could run/operate their business
if they did not have access to the runway.
Hudson said they could not.
Commissioner Bowles asked what guarantees the use of the runway to IOMAX.
Hudson said they have a mutual easement in place both for aircraft as well as for pedestrian
traffic. There is a walk/bike trail along the taxiway. One concern is that the runway is under a
conservation easement which says there can be no further development that is greater than just a
runway. However, there is no requirement that a runway be maintained there. They want to best
prepare for their customers. There has been discussion of a safety caveat that concerned uses can
only be permitted upon presentation and approval of a safety plan that minimizes or limits any
comingling of vehicle or pedestrian traffic with aircraft. That plan must be approved by the Fire
Marshal or safety entity or whomever the Board designates.
Commissioner Steve Johnson pointed out in the 2004 rezoning the Board's actions were
due to the loss of confidences of unfulfilled commitments made by others. The airpark was
marketed as a residential airpark, but once residential development began, the airpark was
marketed as a commercial aviation enterprise. There was a condition in the previous rezoning that
there must a berm around the property, between any commercial property and residential property.
He asked Planning Director Matthew Todd to review the minutes to ensure that was the Board's
intent. He expressed his concern with numerous traffic arriving simultaneously for activities.
However, it would be a great misfortune to deny because of not seeking common ground. He feels
it would be prudent to delay action on this subject.
Commissioner Ken Robertson expressed his support to delay. He added that it was his
intent to broaden or help IOMAX with broader categories so they can remain viable. However, he
expressed his concerns about the traffic on Perth Road that is already over capacity.
Commissioner Johnson reiterated that his greatest concern is when a number of people will
be arriving simultaneously.
MOTIO by Commissioner Johnson to continue this public hearing to the first meeting in
February.
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VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays —1 (Tommy Bowles)
Chairman Mallory recessed the Board for five minutes.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
(Consent Agenda)
County Manager Ron Smith summarized the following items that were placed on the
consent agenda at the 5:00 PM pre -agenda meeting.
Administrative Matters: Request from Solid Waste to Approve a Landfill Gas
Agreement with Iredell Transmission, LLC: Landfill Director David Lambert stated this is
approval of a 15 -year contract for the landfill gas which will result in approximately $250,000 in
revenue. There are two agreements, one for the landfill gas and one for the site. Each agreement
must be approved separately.
Request from Solid Waste to Approve Budget Amendment #24 and Accept Grant
from NC Air Quality: Landfill Director David Lambert stated this is a request to accept a grant
awarded by the North Carolina Department of Air Quality. This grant will be used to replace an
aging diesel truck.
Budget Amendment
BA#24 To appropriate a NC Air Quality Grant in Solid Waste to offset a portion of
1/20/2015 the purchase price of a new roll -off truck
Account #
General Fund
Current I Change I Amended
524752 458015 NC Air Quality Grant (20,000) (20,000)
525752 650200 On Road Heavy Equipment 153,970 20,000 173,970
Request from Administration for Approval to Lease Land to Cornerstone of Victory
Church to be Used for Recreational Fields: Deputy County Manager Beth Dirks stated this is
for consideration only. It is part of the track with the Department of Social Services. Cornerstone
of Victory Church would like to lease five to ten acres for ten years with the understanding that
the lease can be terminated immediately if the property is needed by the County. Cornerstone will
improve, maintain, and insure the property at their expense. Staff will work out the details for dual
use and formal understandings.
Request from the Planning Division to Consider Approval to Apply for the 2015
Single-family Rehabilitation Loan Pool Program (SFRLP): Planning Director Matthew Todd
said this is an initial request to pursue a grant for $170,000. There is no required match from the
county and they will be working with Benchmark CMR, Inc.
Request from ECOM for Approval of Sole -Source Award and Signature on a Five
Year Agreement with Motorola Solutions to Provide 9-1-1 Network Services: Assistant
Director of ECOM Brad Brawley stated this is a five year agreement with Motorola Solutions,
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Intrado and Intrado Communications to provide an internet protocol 9-1-1 network base service to
Iredell County. They currently use AT&T services which does not offer a NexGeneration 9-1-1
internet protocol service solution. This solution will allow texting to 9-1-1 when offered by the
cellular provider as well as video and pictures in the future. This will also allow calls to be
transferred to bordering counties. This program would be fully funded through the emergency
telephone system fund.
Request from Emergency Management to Adopt Iredell Rowan Regional Hazard
Mitigation Plan and Resolution: Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator Paul Webster
requested the adoption of the 2015 Iredell Rowan Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan was
submitted to the North Carolina Emergency Management in September of 2014. Upon approval it
was submitted to FEMA in November of 2014. FEMA gave their approval upon adoption of each
municipality. The plan is on file.
Iredell-Rowan Hazard Mitigation Plan
Resolution
WHEREAS, the citizens and property within Iredell County are subject to the effects of natural hazards
and man-made hazard events that pose threats to lives and cause damages to property, and with the knowledge and
experience that certain areas are particularly susceptible to flood hazard events, winter storms, high winds, etc., and
WHEREAS, the County desires to seek ways to mitigate situations that may aggravate such circumstances;
and
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of North Carolina has in Part 6, Article 21 of Chapter 143; Parts
3, 5, and 8 of Article 19 of Chapter 160A; and Article 8 of Chapter 160A of the North Carolina General Statutes,
delegated to local governmental units the responsibility to adopt regulations designed to promote the public health,
safety, and general welfare of its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of North Carolina in Section I, Part 166A of the North Carolina
General Statutes (adopted in Session Law 2001-214 — Senate Bill 300 effective July 1, 2001), has stated in item (a)
(2) "For a state of disaster proclaimed pursuant to G.S. 166A -6(a) after November 1, 2004, the eligible entity shall
have a hazard mitigation plan approved pursuant to the Stafford Act;" and
WHEREAS, Iredell County has performed a comprehensive review and evaluation of each section of the
previously approved Hazard Mitigation Plan and has updated the plan as required under regulations at 44 CFR Part
201 and according to guidance issued by the federal Emergency Management Agency and the North Carolina
Division of Emergency Management; and
WHEREAS, Section 322 of the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 states that local government must
develop an All -Hazards Mitigation Plan in order to receive future Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Funds and other
disaster related assistance funding and that said plan must be updated and adopted within a five year cycle; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Board of Commissioners of Iredell County to fulfill this obligation in
order that the County will be eligible for federal and state assistance in the event that a state of disaster is declared
for a hazard event affecting the County.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of Iredell County hereby:
L Adopts the Iredell Rowan Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
2. Vests the County Manager with the responsibility, authority, and the means to:
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a. Inform all concerned parties of this action.
b. Cooperate with federal, state and local agencies and private firms which undertake to study,
survey, map and identify floodplain or flood -related erosion areas, and cooperate with
neighboring communities with respect to management of adjoining floodplain and/or flood -
related erosion areas in order to prevent aggravation of existing hazards.
c. Adjust the boundaries of county and municipal planning jurisdictions whenever a municipal
annexation or extraterritorial jurisdiction revision results in a change whereby a municipality
assumes or relinquishes the authority to adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations
for a particular area in order that all Flood Hazard Boundary Maps (FHBMs) and Flood
Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMS) accurately represent the planning jurisdiction boundaries.
Provide notification of boundary revisions along with a map suitable for reproduction, clearly
delineating municipal corporate limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction boundaries to all
concerned parties.
3. Appoints the County Manager to assure that the Hazard Mitigation Plan is reviewed annually and in
greater detail at least once every five years to assure that the Plan is in compliance with all state and federal
regulations and that any needed revisions or amendments to the Plan are developed and presented to the
Iredell County Board of Commissioners for consideration.
4. Agrees to take such other official action as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the objectives of
the Hazard Mitigation Plan.
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Request from Tax Administration for Approval of December Refunds & Releases: A
summary of December refunds and releases was presented.
Releases for the month of December 2014
Breakdown of Releases:
County $
Solid Waste Fees $
Mooresville Solid Waste Fees $
Davidson Solid Waste Fees $
E. Alex. Co. Fire#1 $
Shepherd's Fire #2 $
Mt. Mourne Fire 43 $
All County Fire #4 $
B&F Fire #5 $
Statesville City $
Statesville Downtown S
Mooresville Town $
Mooresville Downtown $
Mooresville School $
Love Valley $
Harmony $
Troutman S
Davidson S
Refunds for the month of December 2014
Breakdown of Refunds:
County $
Solid Waste Fees $
Mooresville Solid Waste Fees $
12,801.31
468.00
30.00
97.55
38.39
1,009.64
0.33
3,479.77
713.57
106.07
2,803.30
104.00
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Monthly Total $ 18,744.63
Monthly Total $ 4,431.56
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Davidson Solid Waste Fees
$
E. Alex. Co. Fire#1
$
-
Shepherd's Fire #2
$
Mt. Mourne Fire 43
$
All County Fire #4
S
59.01
B&F Fire #5
S
109.55
Statesville City
$
1,288.75
Statesville Downtown
S
-
Mooresville Town
$
50.75
Mooresville Downtown
$
Mooresville School
$
16.20
Love Valley
Harmony
S
-
Troutman
S
Davidson
S
-
Request for Approval of Minutes from December 12 & 16, 2014: There were no
changes or corrections to the minutes.
MOTION by Vice Chairman Marvin Norman to approve the consent agenda.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARD & COMMISSIONS
(None)
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Centralina Economic Development Commission (I Appointment) — OTIO by
Commissioner Ken Robertson to appoint Rob Carney.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(None)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kirk Sherrill expressed his concerns about the unavailability of medical cannabis. He is
trying to create awareness that the cannabis plant has medical benefits and industrial uses. He
stated it is legal to grow this plant with zero THC in South Carolina. He asked the Board of
Commissioners to introduce a resolution to acknowledge the benefits of medical marijuana.
Faye Daniels, retiree from Dare County Board of Education, moved to Statesville ten years
ago. At age 72 she does not care about smoking pot but takes hemp oil, high in CBD, everyday for
optimal health. If she is ever diagnosed with cancer she would go to whatever state has legalized
cannabis for medical use.
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NEW BUSINESS
(None)
COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT
County Manager Ron Smith said the budget process will officially kick off on Friday,
January 23, with a Department Director's Planning Retreat. Staff will give instruction to begin the
budget preparation.
Smith also stated the Board of Commissioners' Retreat will be March 6-7, 2015, beginning
on Friday at 11:00 AM with a working lunch.
CLOSED SESSION
Chairman Mallory recessed the regular meeting into Closed Session at 9:05 PM for
Economic Development G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (4) and Property Acquisition G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (5)
MOTTO by Commissioner Steve Johnson to call for a public hearing on February 3,
2015, at 7:00 PM regarding an economic development incentive of $79,445 over a five year
period for Project Gallahad, based on a $5 million investment in Iredell County.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0
ADJOURNMENT
OTIO by Commissioner Steve Johnson to adjourn at 9:33 PM. (The next meeting will
be Tuesday, February 3, 2015, 7:00 PM, in the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Pre -Agenda
Discussion at 5:00 PM in the South Wing Conference Room, Government Center, 200 South
Center Street, Statesville, NC)
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Approval:
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Clerk to the Board
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