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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober_20_2015_Regular_MinutesIREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PRE -AGENDA MINUTES October 20, 2015 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in pre -agenda session on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at 5:30 PM, in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. 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 Jones, Finance Director Susan G. Robertson, Attorney Lisa Valdez, Public Safety Director David Saleeby, Assistant to the Manager Ben Stikeleather, and Clerk to the Board Retha Gaither. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman James Mallory called the meeting to order. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: County Manager Ron Smith made the following adjustments: Add: Unfinished Business Road Property Memo #14 — Report of no bids received regarding the sale of 1370 Scotts Creek Adjourn Motion to recess until 9:00 AM on Friday, October 23, at the Lake Norman State Park Visitor's Center, located at 759 State Park Road, Troutman, NC 28166 PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing to Seek Input Concerning ICATS Application for FTA 5310 (Elderly and Disabled) Grant: Former Director Ben Stikeleather introduced the new appointed ICATS Director Brad Johnson. Stikeleather stated this is a 5310 Grant which is a rural grant, meaning it must be used outside the urban area, primarily the western, eastern, and northern side of Statesville. The request is for $160,000 with a 50% match. The ROPE funds and/or contracted revenue will make up 80%. This grant serves anyone with a disability, signed by a doctor, and anyone aged 65 and over. Public Hearing to Seek Input Concerning ICATS Application for FTA 5311 (Administrative and Capital) Grant: Former Director Ben Stikeleather said this grant pays for capital and administrative cost. Admin cost have been reduced from the grant side and is covered more through contracted revenue. Capital will be used to place six vehicles in the fleet. The match will come from ROPE funds and ICATS' revenue. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS October 20, 2015 Request from Administration for Approval of the Iredell County Smoke Free Policy: Deputy County Manager Beth Jones stated this policy is intended to make county facilities, grounds, and vehicles smoke free effective January 1, 2016. This is any facility that is occupied by county employees. There will be two phases. Phase I, effective January 1, 2016, will be smoke free within a 50 -foot radius, but vehicles and other county property where employees are not present on a regular basis will automatically be smoke-free. Phase 11, effective January 1, 2017, everything will be smoke-free. The 50 -foot radius will no longer be permissible. All county property will be smoke-free. Several facilities are already smoke-free with a 50 -foot radius, such as Development Services, Environmental Health, Health Department, and Government Center South. This policy will expand to all properties including vehicles. In 2009, a policy was adopted that stated no smoking in vehicles where more than one person was riding. Again, several departments are already doing this, such as ICATS, Sheriffs Department, Animal Services, and EMS. Vice Chairman Marvin Norman stated his main concern was complaints he had received about smoking at the entrance of the Library. Jones said this would take care of the Library and all county property including parks. This policy only addresses smoking and smoking alternative products that emit vapors or smoke that effect other people. It does not include snuff or chewing tobacco. Commissioner Steve Johnson expressed concerns of parking areas. He doesn't want the public to have issues if they drive into a parking area while smoking in their vehicle. He suggested to add a phrase at the end of the Park System definition. Also, there need to be plenty of signs. Jones said the intention is to educate and create a good environment for everyone. Commissioner Tommy Bowles asked about the 50 -foot radius. Chairman Mallory reiterated the need for plenty of signs at all entrances and exits. Commissioner Johnson agreed to make sure the signs states that this is county property and there is no smoking beyond this point. Jones said the Phase I radius is 50 feet from any structure where employees occupy on a regular basis. This is in tandem with health insurance, health and well-being task force, and the wellness program. This policy is for all employees and public. Commissioner Johnson asked if the Board agreed to have all signs at the edge of the parking lots. The Board agreed and this item will be considered further during the regular meeting at 7:00 PM. Request from the Finance Department to Approve Amendment to Official Payments Services Agreement: Finance Director Susan Robertson said Official Payments is a third party provider of internet or voice activated method to pay property taxes and ambulance bills. Central Permitting would like to add this service. Last year over 8,800 transactions were processed through EMS and the Tax Collector. Users pay a convenience fee to use this service. Central Permitting would like to enter into a five year agreement with one year automatic renewals thereafter. There is a 60 -day termination clause for either party. The fee is 2.6% of the total payment for permitting October 20, 2015 2 and taxes, except vehicle taxes. EMS, SSD, and ambulance transport is a flat rate. They anticipate about a $15,000 reduction in credit card processing fees in Central Permitting. This item was placed on the consent agenda. Request from the Public Safety Department for Approval to Release Capital Equipment Funds to Mooresville Fire and Rescue Department: Public Safety Director David Saleeby stated that as a result of the current rescue contracts and the newly adopted rescue funding formula, a capital equipment fund is available for county funded rescue squads to purchase needed equipment to maintain and improve their services within their assigned districts. Mooresville Fire and Rescue is asking to use $18,398 to purchase additional rescue equipment. In 2014 South Iredell Volunteer Fire Department and Mt. Mourne Fire Department used their capital equipment funds to purchase needed rescue equipment. This request is to release $18,398 to Mooresville Fire and Rescue Department. Chief Curt Deaton said the X -Series camera is used in firefighting and rescue in land searchers and hazmat. It can locate items that varies just one degree Fahrenheit such as gases or bodies. The current cameras are ten years old. Commissioner Johnson asked if it is understood that if another fire or rescue unit needs assistance then this equipment is available for them to use. Deaton said yes. There is an agreement, called a first alarm response, with all volunteers. Commissioner Bowles asked what will happen to the old cameras. Deaton said there was a small credit with trade in for departments that may not have funds to purchase new. They will hold on to ones that still work. Saleeby said Mooresville Fire was one of the first on scene at the North Iredell High School incident. This item was placed on the consent agenda. Request from the Public Safety Department for Approval to Release Capital Equipment Funds to Iredell Rescue Squad: Public Safety Director David Saleeby said this is a similar request from Iredell County Rescue. This is a stand-alone rescue with no fire department affiliation or funding. They have $39,604 in their capital equipment budget. They want to apply for a 50150 matching grant to assist in purchasing rescue equipment. The Department of Insurance will provide $22,890 with the reminder provided by the rescue squad. They asked for the same grant last year but was not awarded the grant and therefore did not receive matching dollars from the county. Chief Donnie Perry said they were not awarded the grant last year. This year they are requesting the match up -front to buy half of the equipment even if they don't receive the grant. The funds will purchase protective equipment, turn -out gear, gloves, boots, helmets, etc. Current gear is aged and needs replacing. The grant, with match, will allow the purchase of 20 sets. If the grant is denied but the county contributes the match then they can purchase 10 sets at least. Commissioner Bowles said he has worked with volunteers researching funding solutions. They are aware many things are changing with grant writing. If this money is taken from the capital October 20, 2015 equipment budget then that fund will be depleted. He asked where last year's funds would have been taken. Finance Director Robertson said last year the Board approved a fund balance appropriation but it was not spent and was rolled into the County's fund balance on June 30. The budget amendment will take the funds from Fund Balance. Commissioner Bowles said things have greatly improved in emergency services by consolidating and working together. He would like the Board to commit to funding the matching grant and if the grant is not received then fund the entire amount but not take it from the capital equipment budget. Perry said they had hoped to maintain the capital equipment fund because of the need to replace some trucks within the next two to three years. He said they have already submitted the paperwork for the grant and it is usually awarded the first of December. The equipment can't be purchased until the grant is awarded. The equipment will be custom fit so it may be May of 2016 before funds are actually needed. Commissioner Bowles said if they don't get the grant, the need is still there. Chairman Mallory clarified the request is to submit to the match for the grant from the General Fund but if the grant is denied then the Board will reconsider the remainder. Finance Director Robertson asked the Board to approve budget amendment #15 for the match. BA#15 To appropriate Fund Balance for Iredell Rescue Squad grant matching funds. 10/20/2015 Account # Current Budget Change Amended Budget 104880 499500 Fund Balance Appropriated (1,093,164) (22,890) (1,116,054) 105555 564094 Iredell Rescue Squad 252,534 22,890 275,424 This item was placed on the consent agenda. Request from the Finance Department to Approve the Bid Received for the North Iredell Park: Purchase and Contracts Manager Dean Lail said the Board approved the sale of the North Iredell property on September 1. All necessary activities for sealed bids were conducted. The previous owner, who had the right of first refusal, was in attendance at the bid opening. One bid was received by Ricky and Elizabeth Talley which was $312,001.00 and exceeded the minimum set by the Board. The award must be made provisional to special conditions contained in the General Warranty Deed which means as soon as the high bid is approved then the provisional of "first right of refusal" must be given to the previous owner. If approved tonight the County Attorney will begin the process and either close with the previous owners or the high bidder. The recommendation is to approve the bid in the amount of $312,001 and award the purchase provisional to Ricky and Elizabeth Talley, then allow staff and the County Attorney to close. This item was placed on the consent agenda. October 20, 2015 4 Request from the Finance Department to Approve the Bids Received for Properties Acquired by Tax Foreclosure Sales: Purchase and Contracts Manager Dean Lail said a resolution was previously adopted on August 18 to sell two properties that were acquired through tax repossession. All bidding procedures were completed. Bids were received for both properties as follows: 1428 Wilson Lee Boulevard $5,560.00 Taxes Owed: $4,476.00 504 Woodlawn Drive $10,356.00 Taxes Owed: $10,356.00 Bidders paid the full amount to GovDeals. If the bidder fails to close the sale, an amount of 5% of their bid amount will be paid to the County and the remainder will be returned to the bidder. This item was placed on the consent agenda. Report of No Bids Received Regarding Sale of 1370 Scotts Creek Road Property at Sealed Bid: County Manager Ron Smith said this went through the same bid process with a set minimum but no bids were received. The resolution previously adopted required a report to the Board on this date. However, Smith suggested that staff return at a later date with another recommendation on how to move forward. There were some issues and vandalism on the property that needs to be addressed. The Board agreed for staff to return at a later date with another recommendation This item was placed on the consent agenda. Request from Development Services, Planning Division, to Approve the Language Access Plan: Planning Division Director Matthew Todd said this is part of a 2012 grant that was received for $225,000. The Board approved the exact same policy in October of 2012 with a two year life span. It now needs to be reapproved. This item was placed on the consent agenda. Request from Administration for Approval to Purchase 16.43 Acres at 400 Bristol Drive for the Public Safety Complex: County Manager Ron Smith asked to move forward on the purchase of 16.43 acres at 400 Bristol Drive to be used for the Public Safety Complex. The price is $323,550. The due diligence period was completed successfully. The next step is the site plan review by the City of Statesville. This item was placed on the consent agenda. Request from Iredell-Statesville Schools for Approval of Lottery Proceeds Application and BA #16: Finance Director Susan Robertson said Iredell-Statesville Schools wishes to submit applications to the State to draw down $490,000 to use toward the purchase of land adjacent to South Iredell High School to extend the campus and meet watershed construction requirements. The request is to approve the submission of the applications and budget amendment #16 to pass the funds through finance. Commissioner Bowles asked the percentage of lottery funds that are actually available. October 20, 2015 5 Finance Director Robertson said it has dropped from 30% to 17%. Lottery funds at 100% include higher education but the total lottery proceeds that are applicable to local schools is down to 17%. BA#16 To recognize Lottery proceeds and appropriate to Iredell-Statesville Schools Breakdown of Releases: $490,000 for reimbursement of land purchase costs. 10/20/2015 S 36,349.81 Account # S 78.00 Current Budget Change Amended Budget 104700 457101 Lottery Proceeds - I -SS (285,857) (490,000) (775,857) 105700 560004 Iredell-Statesville Lottery 285,857 490,000 775,857 This item was place on the consent agenda. Request from Tax Administration to Approve Refunds & Releases: The refunds and releases for September were in order. Releases for the month of September 2015 Monthly Total S 64,189.43 Breakdown of Releases: County S 36,349.81 Solid Waste Fees S 78.00 Mooresville Solid Waste Fees S - Davidson Solid Waste Fees S E. Alex. Co. Fire #1 S Shepherd's Fire #2 $ 320.42 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 S 24.38 All County Fire #4 S 1,414.54 B&F Fire #5 S 20.86 Statesville City S 3,605.07 Statesville Downtown S - Mooresville City S 20,070.04 Mooresville Downtown S 8.80 Mooresville School S 2,270.10 Love Valley S - Harmony S - Troutman S 27.41 Davidson S - Refunds for the month of September 2015 Monthly Total S 1,321.85 Breakdown of Refunds: County S 1,166.99 Solid Waste Fees Mooresville Solid Waste Fees Davidson Solid Waste Fees E. Alex. Co. Fire #1 Shepherd's Fire #2 Mt. Mourne Fire #3 All County Fire #4 B&F Fire #5 Statesville City Statesville Downtown Mooresville City Mooresville Downtown 154.86 October 20, 2015 Mooresville School Love Valley Harmony Troutman Davidson This item was placed on the consent agenda. Request for Approval of the September 15, 2015 Minutes: There were no corrections to the minutes. This item was placed on the consent agenda. Chairman Mallory recessed the meeting until 7:00 PM IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES October 20, 2015 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at 7:00 PM, in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners' Meeting Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. 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 Jones, Finance Director Susan G. Robertson, Attorney Lisa Valdez, Assistant to the Manager Ben Stikeleather, Public Safety Director David Saleeby, and Clerk to the Board Retha Gaither. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Mallory. INVOCATION: Chairman James Mallory asked everyone to bow their heads for a moment of silence. A member of the audience prayed aloud on their own accord. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Chairman Mallory. Chairman Mallory acknowledged the passing of Hal Franklin Dobson, Jr. who was a great volunteer in emergency services. He spent 38 years in the Iredell County Rescue Squad and the North Iredell Rescue Squad. He will be missed and sincere condolences are sent to his family. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: County Manager Ron Smith made the following adjustments: Add: Unfinished Business October 20, 2015 Property. Memo #14 — Report of no bids received regarding sale of 1370 Scotts Creek Road Adjourn Motion to recess until 9:00 AM on Friday, October 23, at the Lake Norman State Park Visitor's Center, located at 759 State Park Road, Troutman, NC 28166 OTION by Vice Chairman Marvin Norman to approve the agenda with the adjustments. VOTING: Ayes — 5: Nays — 0 PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS (None) APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD (None) PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing to Seek Input Concerning ICATS Application for FTA 5310 (Elderly and Disabled) Grant: Former ICATS Director Ben Stikeleather said this request is the 5310 Grant which is federal funds that provide transportation to the elderly and disabled citizens in the rural part of Iredell County. They will apply for $160,000 in funding. It is a 50% match with $80,000 coming from local funds that ICATS generates and ROPE funds. Chairman Mallory opened the public hearing. No one from the audience wished to speak. Chairman Mallory closed the public hearing. OTION by Commissioner Tommy Bowles to approve the public transportation section 5310 resolution and authorize the transportation director to apply for the 5310 grant funds. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 Public Hearing to Seek Input Concerning ICATS Application for FTA 5311 (Administrative and Capital) Grant: Former ICATS Director Ben Stikeleather said this request is the 5311 Grant which is federal funds that provides administrative and capital funding for replacing buses. It is proposed to replace six vehicles this year. The administrative funds are $206,580. All match will come from revenue generated by ICATS or state grant funds. Chairman Mallory opened the public hearing. No one from the audience wished to speak. Chairman Mallory closed the public hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Ken Robertson to approve the community transportation program resolution and authorize the transportation director to apply for 531 1 grant funds. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 Chairman Mallory asked Stikeleather to introduce the new director of ICATS. October 20, 2015 Stikeleather introduced Bradley Johnson who has a background in logistics from ECU. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS County Manager Ron Smith summarized the consent agenda as follows: • Request from the Finance Department to approve amendment to Official Payments Services Agreement. • Request from the Public Safety Department for approval to release capital equipment funds to Mooresville Fire and Rescue Department. • Request from the Public Safety Department for approval to release capital equipment funds to Iredell Rescue Squad. • Request from the Finance Department to Approve the bid received for the North Iredell Park. • Request from the Finance Department to approve the bids received for properties acquired by tax foreclosures sales. • Request from Development Services, Planning Division, to approve the Language Access Plan. • Request from Administration for approval to purchase 16.43 acres at 400 Bristol Drive for the Public Safety Complex for the purchase price of $323,550.00. • Request from Iredell-Statesville Schools for approval of lottery proceeds application and BA #16. • Request from Tax Administration to approve refunds & releases. • Request for approval of the October 6, 2015 minutes. • Report of no bids received for property at 1370 Scotts Creek Road. OTION by Vice Chairman Marvin Norman to approve the consent agenda. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 Request from Administration for Approval of the Iredell County Smoke -Free Policy: Deputy County Manager Beth Jones said this a proposed policy for a smoke free campus in two phases. The intent of the policy is to prohibit the use of any smoke or smoking alternative products in or on county facilities, vehicles, grounds and park systems. The first phase will prohibit smoking within 50 feet of all county facilities that house employees on a regular basis, effective January I, 2016. However, all county vehicles, grounds and park systems will be 100% smoke free. Phase II will take effect January 1, 2017. Phase II will make all county facilities and property 100% smoke free. The fifty foot zone will disappear and the entire property will be smoke free. This policy will include all employees, visitors, volunteers, students, vendors, contractors, sub -contractors and others in Iredell County facilities, Iredell County vehicles, Iredell County grounds, and in all Iredell County Park Systems. There have been several questions concerning types of tobacco. This policy does not include chewing tobacco, dip, etc. Smoking alternative products are defined as a tobacco or non -tobacco substitute for the standard manufactured cigarettes, including electronic cigarettes, tobacco free herbal cigarettes, etc. It does not refer to prescribed over the counter nicotine replacement therapies, snuff, chewing tobacco, or devices that do not emit smoke or vapor. Commissioner Steve Johnson expressed concerns of the park property. According to the ordinance a citizen who drives into the parking area of a park and has a lit cigarette they are October 20, 2015 already in violation merely by driving their personal vehicle onto the property. He would like an amendment to the definition of Parks System: Any tract of land or body of water comprising part of the County's parks, playgrounds, natural area, recreation areas, trails and greenways and streams or other bodies of water except for areas used for parking vehicles by the public. A sign would be posted at the edge of the parking lot. He does not want to create a continuous situation, if a citizen unknowingly exits a vehicle with a lit cigarette. MOTIO by Vice Chairman Marvin Norman to approve the Smoke -Free Policy with the changes mentioned. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 IREDELL COUNTY Smoke -Free Policy Purpose: Iredell County recognizes that smoking is a health, safety and environmental hazard for employees and visitors. Encouraging a smoke-free environment helps to reduce exposure to toxic and cancer-causing chemicals that are found in smoke and smoking alternative products. It is Iredell County's obligation to promote a healthy environment, free from unwanted smoke and vapor for everyone within or on its facilities, vehicles, grounds and park systems. Iredell County recognizes that adopting a 100% smoke-free campus policy is an effective way to help protect its employees and visitors from the harmful effects of smoke. The purpose of this policy is to prohibit the use of any smoke and smoking alternative products in or on county facilities, vehicles, grounds and park systems in a two stage approach. Effective January 1, 2016 Iredell County will enforce a 50 -foot smoke-free zone around all county facilities that house employees on a regular basis. All County vehicles, grounds and park systems will become 100% smoke-free. Effective January 1, 2017 Iredell County will become a 100% smoke-free campus including all county facilities that house employees on a regular basis. Application: This policy applies to all persons, including employees (full-time, part-time and seasonal), visitors, volunteers, students, vendors, contractors, subcontractors and others in Iredell County's facilities (leased or owned), in Iredell County's vehicles (leased or owned), on Iredetl County's grounds (teased or owned) and in Iredelt County's park systems (leased or owned). The facilities, vehicles, grounds and park systems referred to above will collectively be referred to in this policy as "premises". The policy also applies to any County -sponsored events that may be "off- site". Policy: Effective January 1, 2016: Use of smoke producing tobacco products in all forms and all smoking alternative products is prohibited in Iredell County facilities which house employees on a regular basis and the area located within 50 linear feet of that facility. Use of smoke producing tobacco in all forms and all smoking alternative products is prohibited in all Iredell County vehicles, on Iredell County grounds and in Iredetl County park systems. Effective January 1, 2017: Use of all smoke producing tobacco products in all forms and all smoking alternative products is prohibited in all Iredell County facilities, vehicles, grounds and park systems. Procedure: Signage: October 20, 2015 10 • Iredell County Facility Services shall assure that signs are posted at all entrances and exits of county facilities explaining the prohibition of smoking and the use of smoking alternative products. • The signs must use clear and unambiguous language to convey the prohibition. Ashtrays: • All publicly available ashtrays shall be removed from any area where smoking is prohibited by this policy by the owner, operator, manager or other person having control of the area. Compliance: • The building manager, department director, division managers, supervisors and security guards shall ensure the Smoke -Free Zone Policy is enforced. This does not preclude employees from bringing violations to the attention of their supervisor. • Employees are responsible for complying with the Smoke -Free Zone Policy. Staff members that do not follow the policy will be counseled by their supervisor and further incidences could lead to additional disciplinary action as outlined in the county personnel policies. • The building manager, department director, division managers, supervisors or the security guards that see an individual (other than an employee) who is in violation of this policy must ask the individual to stop using the product or to move beyond the 50 -foot Smokc-Free Free Zone. if the person refuses to stop using the product or to move beyond the 50 -foot Smoke -Free Zone, the department director, building manager, security guard or division managers shall ask the person to leave the premises. • All employees are responsible for encouraging compliance by employees and visitors found violating the Smoke -Free Environment Policy by courteously reminding them of this policy and suggesting that the smoking material be extinguished. Education & Cessation: • Employees have access to education about Smoke -Free Living through the Iredell County Wellness Program. Assistance, such as smoking cessation programs, will be provided to new employees and any current full-time employees who wish to stop smoking. • NC Tobacco Prevention & Control Branch. (http://tobaccogreventionandcontrol.ncdhlis. gov/smokefreenc/edmateriats. htm). • Employees have access to QuitlineNC (http://www.quitlinenc.com/) that provides free cessation services to help quit using tobacco products. Quit coaching is available in different forms, which can be used separately or together, to help any tobacco user give up tobacco. The QuitLineNC brochure is also available in various locations of the Iredell County Health Department. • The Iredell County Management Team will orient employees to this Smoke -Free Environment Policy. Human Resources will also inform employment candidates of this policy during the interview and in the general orientation process. Definitions: 1. 50 -foot Smoke -Free Zone: applies to all county facilities which house employees on a regular basis and area located within 50 linear feet of the facility. 2. Smoker: A person who is smoking. 3. Smoking: Smoking shall mean the inhaling, exhaling, burning or carrying of a lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette or other combustible tobacco product or smoking alternative product. 4. Smoking Alternative Products: A tobacco or non -tobacco substitute for the standard manufactured cigarette including electronic cigarettes, tobacco -free herbal cigarettes, etc. This does not refer to prescribed or over the counter nicotine replacement therapies, snuff, chewing tobacco or devices that do not emit smoke, vapor, etc. October 20, 2015 11 5. County Facility: A building owned, leased as lessor, or the area leased as lessee and occupied by the County. 6. Employee: A person who is employed by Iredell County (full-time, part-time and seasonal), or who contracts with the County or a third person to perform services for the County or who otherwise performs services for the County with or without compensation. 7. Grounds: An unenclosed area owned, leased to or otherwise occupied by the County. 8. Park System: Any tract of land or body of water comprising part of the County's parks, playgrounds, natural area, recreation areas, trails and greenways and streams or other bodies of water except for areas used for parking vehicles by the public. 9. Premises: All of Iredell County's owned and leased facilities, grounds, parking lots, park systems and all Iredell County owned vehicles. Smoking is prohibited in personal or private vehicles if the vehicle is on Iredell County's owned or leased properties. Adopted this 20"' day of October, 2015. ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS (None) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD AND COMMISSIONS Lake Norman Marine Commission (1 Appointment) MOTION by Commissioner Steve Johnson to nominate Billy Anthony Wilson. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 Charlotte Regional Partnership (1 Appointment) OTION by Commissioner Ken Robertson to nominate Larry Schaeffer. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Iredell-Statesville Schools Sale of Property at Woodland Heights: County Manager said this item was discussed in Closed Session but it is necessary to make a motion of approval in Open Session. Iredell Statesville Schools has been approached to sell five acres of the Woodland Heights Property. The property is not suitable for any type of school function. A neighbor would like to purchase the property to install a buffer between the school and his residence. MOTIO by Commissioner Ken Robertson to allow Iredell Statesville Schools to sell five acres at Woodland Heights Elementary to an adjoining property owner as discussed in Closed Session on August 18, 2015. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 Inmate Reduction Report: Deputy County Manager Beth Jones presented the following inmate reduction report: Annual Jail I Cost October 20, 2015 12 From To Goal New$47,865 Inmates Processed # of Days Reduced New Date Date 7/1/2015 7/31/2015 18 20 568 ($39,760) 8/1/2015 8/31/2015 18 29 422 ($29,540) 9/1/2015 9/30/2015 18 20 431 ($30,170) Beginning Annual ADA Cost Jail New Population $78,000 301 # of Days 26 Goal Inmates Reduced 339 294 Processed* 23 43 663 ($46,410) 23 29 517 ($36,190) 23 33 546 ($38,220) Beginning Ending Jail Jail Difference Population Population 301 327 26 328 339 11 339 294 (45) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Bryan Shoemaker of 722 Dobson Farm Road, Statesville, addressed the Board and presented a petition with 484 signatures to reinstate prayer prior to the Iredell County Commissioners' meeting. They met in front of the building prior to tonight's meeting and will continue to pray for the Board. The group will not back down and will be standing behind the Board. Chairman Mallory expressed his appreciation for the support of the community. The Board has revisited the issue and members have agreed to continue to open with a moment of silence for prayer or reflection. NEW BUSINESS (None) _ \_ is ' to k 1111 County Manager Ron Smith reminded the Board of change in venue for the Fall Retreat on Friday, October 23. It will be in the brand new building at Lake Norman State Park Visitor's Center. Ile presented members with an agenda package. CLOSED SESSIONS (NONE) F.\1711111"WI►1Imob I October 20, 2015 13 OTION by Commissioner Steve Johnson to recess at 7:25 PM until 9:00, Friday, October 23, at the Lake Norman State Park Visitor's Center located at 759 State Park Road, Troutman, NC. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 Date Approved Retha C. Gaither, Clerk October 20, 2015 14