HomeMy WebLinkAbout6-7-2016 MinutesIREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PRE -AGENDA MINUTES
June 7, 2016
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in pre -agenda session on Tuesday, June
7, 2016 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, Finance Director
Susan G. Robertson, Attorney Lisa Valdez, 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:
Presentation of Special Recognition — Memorial Resolution for Captain Bradley Long of
the Sherrills Ford -Terrell Fire and Rescue
Administrative Matters — Request from EMS for Approval to Release Capital Equipment
Funds to Iredell Rescue Squad for the Purchase of Rescue Equipment
Announcement of Vacancies Occurring on Board & Commissions — Statesville Board of
Adjustment (I Announcement)
Appointment to Boards and Commissions: Personnel Advisory Board (1 Appointment)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing to Consider a Request from Mack Molding Co. Inc., to Rezone 3.3
Acres from RA to HB: Planning Director Matthew Todd said the rezoning is for 3.3 acres next to
the current Mack Molding facility. It is currently zoned HB near the road and RA toward the rear.
The company would like to expand and requesting a straight light industrial M-1 zoning. It had an
8-0 recommendation from the Planning Board and no public attended the Planning Board meeting.
There have been no phone calls concerning the case.
Public Hearing for the Consideration of the Iredell County Proposed Budget for
FY16-17: County Manager Ron Smith said there have been no phone calls from the public
concerning the budget.
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Commissioner Steve Johnson had met with Steve Knox, Wayne Turner, and Roger Hoover.
He also, had talked with Candy Strezinski and has a better understanding of the UASI and the
interoperability. Strezinski is working toward an interface of the two systems that will meet the
standard and increase the level of interoperability to the extent that it could be viewed as one
system. He believes the best thing now is for the Board to make some commitment for
interoperability and give Strezinski the asset she needs to reduce the current four communication
systems down to two that have a high degree of inoperability. The problem is if the funding comes
from several different angles then it may create issues with the State 911 Board. He is in favor of
the 6¢ for Mt. Mourne. They agreed to help with the rescue business in the southern end of the
county and they accomplished it cheaper than thought. Financially, Mt. Mourne is as efficient as
any fire department in the county. They have raised the tax rate before and when the need was met
the rate was lowered. This particular tax increase is still a penny less than the county -wide fire tax.
He is in favor of adopting the 6¢, reduced by the UASI fee, and without a designation for that so
they can choose whether or not to fund it.
Commissioner Bowles said the UASI is the Charlotte Regional radio system and has no
problem with the south end being part of it. However, the requested increase is small. A large
portion of the request is for full time employees. He would like to encourage Mt. Mourne to make
a deal with Mooresville similar to Shepherd's.. In order for the CAD program to work and be able
to send the closest truck then a partnership with Mooresville will be necessary. If the request is
funded and they hire full time employees then what happens with a potential deal with
Mooresville?
Commissioner Johnson said Shepherd gives money toward Mooresville. If the tax rate
remains at 5 i/2 ¢ they may not be able to fund a partnership with Mooresville for the same level of
service.
Commissioner Bowles said the new funding model may address the issues. Whether or not
it is %z ¢ now and something different next year will not make a lot of difference.
Chairman Mallory said it is important to encourage the collaboration with the Mooresville
Fire Department. The growth of Mooresville has created many disconnected puzzle pieces of
whose responsibility it is to respond in a particular area.
Commissioner Bowles said that as Mooresville annexes, Mt. Mourne's area will become a
small rural area which could basically be covered by the municipal department.
Chairman Mallory said whatever is adopted during this meeting will be in the mix and re-
evaluated with the funding structures. He would like to hear from the chef to ensure there will be
changes and will work with Mooresville to achieve the best cost efficiencies and effectiveness for
providing services.
Commissioner Johnson suggested to encumber the revenue from the increase contingent
upon an agreement with Mooresville.
Commissioner Bowles clarified that Mt. Mourne could basically fund full time employees
or fund a contract and feels that is a good idea.
Vice Chairman Norman said he agreed with that same idea
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Commissioner Robertson asked for clarification. Is the revenue contingent on them
creating an agreement or is it contingent that they either get an agreement or hire.
Commissioner Bowles said it is contingent upon an agreement.
Chairman Mallory agreed.
Finance Director Robertson said it could be set aside in the Mt. Mourne Fire Tax District
fund as a contingent appropriation and would not have to be brought back to the Board. An
amended budget (which was already on hand and distributed) can accomplish this change easily
because it is levying 6¢ instead of 5 %z ¢. The expenditure side is a total which means it can simply
be moved to another line item.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Request from the Public Library to Apply for Scholarships to Attend ARSL
Conference: Library Director Steve Messick said the request is asking for approval to apply for
scholarships for two employees to attend the Association of Rural and Small Libraries Conference
in Fargo, ND. The scholarships are through the State Library of North Carolina and are $1,400
each which will cover airfare, lodging, and registration. There will be no money required from the
county and no future commitments. If approved an employee from Troutman Library and an
employee from Harmony Library would attend.
This item was placed on the consent agenda.
Request from Administration for Direction Regarding Joining the Lake Norman
Transportation Commission: Assistant to the County Manager Ben Stikeleather stated the Lake
Norman Transportation Commission was created last year but fell apart because of the I-77 Toll
Road controversy. This organization will act as a dependable expert on with transportation issues.
The annual cost is $14,750 for Iredell County, based on population. One down side, as evidenced
in the past, when people don't agree the organization seems to fall apart. With the changing
prioritization formulas and different ways the State is allotting money this organization would be
an excellent resource. The request is to approve the appropriation of funds for the budget. A
decision to join the organization could be made later.
Vice Chairman Norman asked if the money is paid up -front, what happens if the agency
disbands again.
Stikeleather said the details won't be determined until they know who will be participating.
Troutman, Mooresville, and Davidson have agreed. Statesville has met but are not sure if they
approved it. Stikeleather will inquire about the status of the money if the organization ends.
Commissioner Robertson said Bill Thunberg has been the driver of this agency and has
never refused to talk or answer questions and has always given the pros/cons of subjects/projects.
He feels the agency would be beneficial and the cost is a good deal.
Commissioner Johnson asked the potential for the Board to donate money to this group
and they become another group to lobby for light rail. The Red Line Task Force is mentioned as
being a participant.
Stikeleather understands this group is not meant to do any lobbying.
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Commissioner Robertson feels it is well understood that the Iredell County Board of
Commissioners are "in no way shape or form" going to advocate for the light rail. Norfolk
Southern has said they can never use their tracks.
Chairman Mallory said realistically they have discovered the advantages of expanding the
CATS service along with linking it to ICATS. Thunberg and his group are able to understand the
language and translate what the Board wants into strategies to present to the staff of the CRTPO
to achieve some of the Board's desired effects. An example would be the proposed interchange at
Exit 38 which scored poorly in the prioritization 4.0 process. They reviewed it again along with
tying it to Highway 150 which then scored higher on the prioritization list.
Smith said there is a provision in the agreement that states if the Board of Commissioners
are against the Red Line the agency cannot give a favorable recommendation. There is a non-
support clause.
Commissioner Bowles clarified this is Thunberg and his team wrapping around the issues,
creating a strategy and sharing both sides.
Commissioner Robertson said they would educate the CRTPO members from these
entities. Education is the most important part.
Chairman Mallory said there are two transportation divisions involved and there is an art
to packaging items in order to have a greater chance at funding.
This item was placed on consent agenda.
Stikeleather asked to clarify whether the consent is to appropriate the money or to join.
Commissioner Robertson said it is to join.
Stikeleather said he would obtain an answer to Vice Chairman Norman's question and
relay it to the Board within a day.
Request from the Health Department to Review/Amend the Current Mosquito
Control Ordinance: Health Director Jane Murray shared recent education concerning mosquito
control. The Board of Health began this conversation in December of 2015. In February of 2016 a
committee was formally created to review the issue. The Board of Health has the authority to
develop a rule under G.S. 138-139 and a Board of Health rule is enforceable throughout the County
because it is a public health issue. An ordinance is enforceable in the County but then each
municipality is asked to adopt a county ordinance. In February the CDC and the World Health
Organization declared Zika to be a public health emergency of international concern. The Zika
virus has been around since 1952 and was discovered in Uganda. In July, Brazil noticed an
association between Zika and Guillian-Barre syndrome as a rare condition in which the immune
system begins to attack the nervous system. It is extremely serious and could cause paralysis. In
October the news was about infants born with Microcephaly which means the brain is smaller and
could affect brain development, physical and learning disabilities. To date there have been over
1,200 cases of births with Microcephaly in Brazil and two cases in the US. The Board of Health
subcommittee studied and learned a great deal about the two mosquitos that transmits this virus.
North Carolina has both of these mosquitos. They are very aggressive and only the female bites to
use the protein in the blood to develop their eggs. These mosquitos need very little water and the
eggs can lay dormant for up to a year. The best stage to fight the mosquito population is when they
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are an egg, pupa or larvae. An adult female lives 2-4 weeks. The female is attracted to certain
chemicals — ammonia and carbon dioxide. Someone with an O blood type is more susceptible, or
pregnancy or someone who expels lots of body heat or someone who is just a heavy breather. The
virus can live in the blood stream for about a week but 80% of individuals are asymptomatic. It
has been discovered the virus can be transmitted sexually and through blood transfusions. The
incubation period is two to seven days. Symptoms could include fever, rash, joint pain, red eyes,
and/or headache and treatment is for the symptoms. The CDC and World Health are learning more
and more every day. During the Board of Health meetings there were a lot of discussions about
spraying programs but these programs are very expensive and complex, can impact the
environment, and the actual effectiveness is questionable. The Board of Health looked closely at
community education. The Health Department has had several press releases, they are working on
a new brochure and a door hanger. There are some differences between an ordinance and a Board
of Health Rule. The main item is the specific time period that once Environmental Health receives
a complaint and once they connect with the property owner is 96 hours. Foreclosed homes/
property are a major concern because of absentee owners. It has been recommended to have both
the ordinance and the Board of Health Rule because the owner needs to be educated on the
necessary clean-up and the potential health hazards. Citizens are concerned with vacant homes and
complaints are beginning.
Comparison of Current Mosquito Control Ordinance & BOH Rule
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Existing County Ordinance
Board of Health Rule
Public Education
Required
Required
Abatement by
Required within no specific timeframe
Required within 96 hours. If more
Property Owner
time is needed then an abatement
plan must be approved by the health
director within 96 hours
Property Owner
May result in the health department/Iredell County
Results in the property owner
Fails to Abate
abating the mosquito breeding site. Iredell County
violating a Public Health Law/Rule.
Breeding Site
would put a lien upon the property in the nature of
an ad valorem property tax lien for the costs
incurred for the abatement. This tax shall be
collected by the county tax collector.
Penalties
. A remedy issued by any court including
Violators may be charged with a
temporary or permanent restraining orders
misdemeanor in accordance with
and prohibitory and mandatory injunctions
NCGS 130A-25
• $50 a day civil penalty for each day of
offenses to be paid within 20 days
• If penalty not paid within 20 days, a
criminal summons shall be issued against
the violator
• Violators may be guilty of a misdemeanor
under NCGS 14-1 and 153A-123 and may
be subject to a fine of not more than $500
or imprisonment for not more than 6
months, or both, for each such offense.
Risk to Iredell
• Possible financial expense related to
• Property owner should abate
County
abatement of mosquito breeding site
situation or may be arrested
• Staff time spent on court proceedings,
as a Public Health Law
abating site, issuing fines and penalties,
Violator.
putting lien on property and collecting
• Staff time spent on court
proceedings
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Chairman Mallory said abandoned home issues are that owners don't have the financial
resources and/or may not even be in the state. The mortgage holders are only looking at the bottom
line which may mean the house will just sit empty. Is a way to hold the Deed of Trust holder co -
liable or should the County fix the problem, assess it, foreclose and then sale it at auction to recoup
the money? He believes the larger array of existing penalties may get the owners' attention. If the
ordinance is changed it needs to include flexibility to include more penalties. In the meantime, this
blended approach will be beneficial.
Murray said they are considering a partnership with Solid Waste for assistance.
Chairman Mallory suggested to consider First Responders to help be a sensor.
Commissioner Bowles asked to clarify the 96 hour rule.
Murray said it is from the time they make contact. The issue is locating the owner but once
they are aware of the situation they have 96 hours to make a plan.
Chairman Mallory suggested, in the case of abandoned property, to abate and place a lien
on the property.
County Attorney Bill Pope said the problem would be the priority of the lien. The County
doesn't have the authority to make the lien have super priority over a mortgage. A county lien
would be junior to a mortgage lien. Where taxes are unpaid the County can have a super priority
lien and tell the mortgage company to pay the taxes for the property owner and they usually do.
Chairman Mallory said that given the magnitude of this potential problem the legislature
needs to be reviewing.
Pope said legislature could give the authority to the County.
Commissioner Johnson asked how the Board of Health arrived with the 96 hour timeframe.
Murray said the committee considered 48 or 72 but they wanted to be fair with the citizens.
Most of the time the owner rectifies the problem immediately.
Chairman Mallory asked the range of these mosquitos flight.
Murray said approximately 150 yards or further with high winds.
Murray said she would be glad to take a recommendation or suggestion back to the Board
of Health who is meeting Thursday, June 9.
Commissioner Johnson said citizens have probably been aggravated with the problem for
a while before they finally make the complaint.
Commissioner Bowles said in the case of a farmer with tires covering a trench silo the
timeframe would give him enough time to get a plan together.
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these outstanding taxes related to
abatement costs
Enforcement
No specific timeline in Ordinance for required
Specific timelines outlined in rule for
abatement compliance. Numerous penalties to
compliance. Only one penalty to
enforce
enforce.
Chairman Mallory said abandoned home issues are that owners don't have the financial
resources and/or may not even be in the state. The mortgage holders are only looking at the bottom
line which may mean the house will just sit empty. Is a way to hold the Deed of Trust holder co -
liable or should the County fix the problem, assess it, foreclose and then sale it at auction to recoup
the money? He believes the larger array of existing penalties may get the owners' attention. If the
ordinance is changed it needs to include flexibility to include more penalties. In the meantime, this
blended approach will be beneficial.
Murray said they are considering a partnership with Solid Waste for assistance.
Chairman Mallory suggested to consider First Responders to help be a sensor.
Commissioner Bowles asked to clarify the 96 hour rule.
Murray said it is from the time they make contact. The issue is locating the owner but once
they are aware of the situation they have 96 hours to make a plan.
Chairman Mallory suggested, in the case of abandoned property, to abate and place a lien
on the property.
County Attorney Bill Pope said the problem would be the priority of the lien. The County
doesn't have the authority to make the lien have super priority over a mortgage. A county lien
would be junior to a mortgage lien. Where taxes are unpaid the County can have a super priority
lien and tell the mortgage company to pay the taxes for the property owner and they usually do.
Chairman Mallory said that given the magnitude of this potential problem the legislature
needs to be reviewing.
Pope said legislature could give the authority to the County.
Commissioner Johnson asked how the Board of Health arrived with the 96 hour timeframe.
Murray said the committee considered 48 or 72 but they wanted to be fair with the citizens.
Most of the time the owner rectifies the problem immediately.
Chairman Mallory asked the range of these mosquitos flight.
Murray said approximately 150 yards or further with high winds.
Murray said she would be glad to take a recommendation or suggestion back to the Board
of Health who is meeting Thursday, June 9.
Commissioner Johnson said citizens have probably been aggravated with the problem for
a while before they finally make the complaint.
Commissioner Bowles said in the case of a farmer with tires covering a trench silo the
timeframe would give him enough time to get a plan together.
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Murray said they reviewed other ordinances and rules from other counties to come up with
the 96 hour timeframe.
Chairman Mallory clarified that this is a recommendation to dual track the entire process
to be able to use either the ordinance or rule that produces the desired effect at the least cost.
Murray said that is correct.
Chairman Mallory stated that if the threat ever increases the Health Department should use
the platform of the Board of Commissioners' meeting to televise and inform citizens of the issues.
Request from EMS for Approval to Release Capital Equipment Funds to Troutman
Fire and Rescue: Assistant Director Ryan Wilmoth said the request of $40,888.00 is for Troutman
Rescue to purchase new and additional battery power and hydraulic tools for a rescue truck. These
funds would come from capital equipment funds.
This item was placed on the consent agenda.
Request from EMS for Approval to Release Capital Equipment Funds to Iredell
Rescue: Assistant Director Ryan Wilmoth said this request is basically the same as above. It will
come from capital equipment fund for Iredell Rescue Squad in the amount of $5,000 to purchase
VHF pagers.
This item was place on the consent agenda.
Request from the Finance Department for the Adoption of the FY2016-17 Budget
Ordinance: This will be handled during the regular session at 7:00.
Request for Approval of the May 9, 12, and 17, 2016 minutes: There were two
corrections to the minutes and then placed on the consent agenda as modified.
The Board recessed at 6:47 PM until the regular meeting at 7:00 PM.
IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MINUTES
June 7, 2016
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, June 7,
2016 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
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Staff present: County Manager Ron Smith, County Attorney Bill Pope, Finance Director
Susan G. Robertson, Attorney Lisa Valdez, Assistant to the Manager Ben Stikeleather, 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 and to remember the family of Captain Bradley Long who gave his life in
service to his community.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Boy Scout Samuel Donnelly of Troop 607.
PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS
Recognition of Sheriffs Department Retiree James Allen Sipes for 30 Years of
Service: Sheriff Darren Campbell and Lieutenant Sipes joined Chairman Mallory in front.
Sheriff Darren Campbell said it has been a pleasure to work with Sipes who began his
career with the lake patrol. He expressed much gratitude and heartfelt thanks for all the
contributions of Sipes in the past 30 years.
Chairman Mallory presented Sipes with a retirement plaque of behalf of Iredell County and
in appreciation for 30 years of dedicated service to Iredell County. He also expressed gratitude to
Sipes' family for their support as well.
Sipes said that 30 years has gone by quickly and expressed his appreciation for working
with Iredell County.
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: County Manager Ron Smith made the following
adjustments to the agenda:
Add: Special Recognitions — A memorial resolution for Captain Bradley Long.
Administrative Matters — A request from EMS for approval to release capital
equipment funds.
Announcement of Vacancies — Statesville Board of Adjustment ETJ (I
Announcement)
Appointments to Boards — Personnel Advisory Board (1 Appointment)
MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to accept the agenda as adjusted.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0
Memorial Resolution for Captain Bradley Long of Sherrills Ford -Terrell Fire and
Rescue, who lost his life while service the community. Chairman Mallory said the lake
community has a multi -jurisdictional participation in providing law enforcement, fire and rescue
services that really knows no boundaries. He read the following resolution to be placed in the
minutes.
MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to adopt this resolution signed by the Chairman and
sent to Long's fellow fire fighters and family.
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VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0
A-%lemoriaCResolution.
'Whereas, the members of SherriCCs ford- rerreCCfire andRescueprovide
invaluabCe service to the citizens of IredeffCounty, we caffon you today to remember
Captain BradCey Long, who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to the Lake Norman
community, and
'Whereas, wepray for andexpress our most sincere sympathy to his family,
friends, andhis feCCow firefighters, and
Whereas, we are continuaCCy mindfuCthat the greatest Cove anyone can show is
to give their Cife for others, and
'Whereas, it may be understood that the incident which caused his death
happenedwhen he was serving our community,
Be It Therefore ResoCvec( that Captain BradCey Long be remembered here today
and the recordof his service andachievements be made public in this place, and
Be It Further Therefore Resolved that our thoughts and best wishes be extended
to SherriCCs ford-TerreCCFire andRescue, City of Newton fire Department, Catawba
County, andmost importantly his family.
Be It FinaCCy ResoCvecf a copy of this resolution is ptaeed in the minutes of the
IredeffCounty Commissioners anda copyprovidedto SherriCCs ford-7erreffFire and
Rescue, Catawba County Emergency Services, Catawba County Boardof
Commissioners, Newton City CouncifandCaptain Long's famiCy.
Adoptedthis the ;7°' Day ofiune, 2016.
APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD
(None)
PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing to Consider a Request from Mack Molding Co. Inc., to Rezone 3.3
Acres from RA to HB: Planning Director Matthew Todd said this request is concerning 3.3 acres.
The front half is zoned HB and the rear of the property is currently zoned RA. It is adjacent to the
existing Mack Molding facility. Staff is recommending approval and it fits the 2030 Horizon Plan.
The lot is adjacent to industrial zoned property and traffic impact should not exceed capacity. The
Planning Board voted to approve this 8-0.
Chairman Mallory opened the public hearing.
No one from the public wished to speak
Chairman Mallory closed the public hearing.
MOTION by Commissioner Ken Robertson 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
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2030 Horizon Plan because it is in harmony with the area, it is adjacent to industrially zoned
property, and traffic impacts should not exceed road capacity.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0
Development Services
PLANNING DIVISION
PLANNING STAFF REPORT
REZONING CASE # 1605-1
STAFF PROJECT CONTACT: Jake Lowman
EXPLANATION OF THE REQUEST
This is a request to rezone approximately 3.3 acres at 135 Water Tank Road from Residential
Agricultural (RA) and Highway Business (HB) to Light Manufacturing (M-1). This is a straight rezoning
and no conditions are proposed at this time.
OWNER/APPLICANT
OWNER: Mack Molding Company Inc.
APPLICANT: Bryan Campbell, Southern Division President, Mack Molding Company, Inc.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
LOCATION:
135 Water Tank Road; more specifically PIN
4704711371.000
DIRECTIONS:
West 1-77 from Statesville to Exit 144; left onto Old Mountain
Road; right on Water Tank Road; property is on the left.
SURROUNDING LAND USE:
There are manufacturing and commercial uses to the
north and west. There are vacant residential tracts to the
south and residential tracks to the east.
SIZE:
The acreage to be rezoned is approximately 3.3 acres.
EXISTING LAND USE: The property was the existing site of the Statesville Zodiac Club. The building
is now vacant.
ZONING HISTORY: The southern portion of the property has been Residential Agricultural (RA) since
county wide zoning. The Highway Business portion of the parcel was rezoned in 1989.
OTHER JURISDICTIONAL INFORMATION: This property is located within Statesville's long range USA
boundary but not within their short range Urban Service Area.
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OTHER SITE CHARACTERISTICS: A small portion of the property is located in the WS -IV Protected
Area Catawba/ Lake Norman Watershed. The property is not located in a flood zone.
UTILITIES: This site is currently served by West Iredell Water Corporation and has a private septic
system.
IMPACTS ON LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND/OR FACILITES
TRAFFIC: The closest traffic count is on Old Mountain Road just south of Water Tank Road and had
a traffic count of 8,500 vehicles per day in 2014. The capacity for Old Mountain Road is 13,800
vehicles per day.
SCHOOLS: This is a commercial rezoning and should have no implications on local schools.
FIRE MARSHAL: This proposal has been reviewed by the Iredell County Fire Marshal's Office. The
Fire Marshal's Office did not address any concerns on the request.
EMS: This proposal has been reviewed by the EMS Department. EMS did not address any concerns
on the request.
REQUIRED REVIEWS BY OTHER AGENCIES
LOCAL: The applicant must provide a site plan to the Planning Division for review to develop the
property. Zoning requirements such as parking, landscaping, and buffering will be reviewed at
such time. Watershed calculations and erosion & sedimentation control standards will also be
reviewed for compliance.
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: Employment Center - Industrial/Flex Space/Office areas are intended for
development of industrial, flex space, and office uses including light manufacturing and assembly,
research and development, warehousing, and building trade showrooms and offices. These
lands are either currently served or are planned to be served in the future by public or private
water or sanitary sewer systems. These areas should have access to planned arterial or collector
streets to provide adequate infrastructure for transportation of goods to and from distribution
centers. Developments should provide transitions to adjacent lower intensity uses, such as
residential and commercial uses, in the form of vegetated buffers, landscaping, setbacks, and
building heights. Some commercial/retail uses that serve the industrial/flex/office developments
are appropriate within these areas.
The Planning staff can support the proposed rezoning request based on the following: the 2030
Horizon Plan calls for this area to be Employment Center/Industrial/Flex/Office, the rezoning is
consistent with the area and will adjoin multiple industrially zoned parcels. The site has been used
for a non-residential use in the past and will be an expansion of an existing M-1 district. The traffic
impacts should not exceed road capacity.
SITE REVIEW COMMITTEE: David Aman visited the site with staff on April 20, 2016
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PLANNING BOARD ACTION: On May 4th 2016, the Planning Board held a public meeting to hear
the rezoning request. No citizens from the community attended the meeting to voice their opinion
regarding the rezoning. The board voted 8-0 in favor of the rezoning 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 area, it is adjacent to industrially zoned property, and traffic impacts should not exceed
road capacity.
Public Hearing for the Consideration of the Iredell County Proposed Budget for FY
16-17: County Manager Ron Smith said this item is a statutorily required step in the budget
approval process. This public hearing is to consider a proposed budget of $190,382,760. The
budget will keep the tax rate as is at 52.75¢ per $100 of evaluation. It is based on valuation of
$21,982,514,053 and the tax collection rate of 98.58%. The only change to the budget is the
proposed Mt. Mourne fire tax rate which will go from 5.5¢ to 6¢.
Chairman Mallory opened the public hearing.
No one from the public wished to speak.
Chairman Mallory closed the public hearing.
OTION by Commissioner Steve Johnson to adopt the budget with the change that was
made in the pre -agenda briefing and mentioned by County Manager Ron Smith. The tax rate for
Mt. Mourne will go to 6¢ with the provision of an agreement concerning personnel and services
with the City of Mooresville. This motion incorporates into it the concern of how fire service will
be delivered in the future and the pending funding structure for the delivery of those services but
at the same time addresses the increasing demands on the fire service in Mt. Mourne. The budget,
in general, is a very good budget. Given the continued slow growth of revenues, staff has done an
excellent job of managing throughout the year. The County Manager and Finance Director have
done a good job in balancing a budget that takes into consideration everything. It was a solid
recommendation in the beginning and there were only slight changes from the Board.
Commissioner Robertson stated that sometimes when there's little discussion or debate
about the budget it could mean either an apathetic Board or that the leadership team adopted the
priorities of the Board as their own. Those priorities and a heaping dose of common sense made
this budget process very smooth. Therefore, congratulations to the County Manager and his team.
Commissioner Johnson asked to share a favorite quote from Thomas Sowell — "Politicians
are a breed of people who quietly take your money and then flamboyantly give a portion of it back
to you." He said this Board is not flamboyant in spending the tax payer's money and congratulated
them on that characteristic.
Chairman Mallory expressed his thanks to the County Manager and all of the Department
Directors who spent many hours working toward and implementing this Board's philosophies and
priorities in a way that delivered services in a cost effective and efficient manner. He also thanked
agencies outside of county government who presented budgets similarly in line with the political
philosophy and belief of being good stewards of the tax payer's dollars.
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VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0
1REDELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
2016-2017
BUDGET ORDINANCE
Be it ordained by the Board of Commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina:
Section 1. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the General Fund for the operation of the
County Government and its activities for the fiscal yearbeginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017 in accordance
with the chart of accounts heretofore established for this County:
County Commissioners $ 209,084
Administration 511,021
Human Resources
394,325
Elections
544,977
Finance
1,212,352
Tax Administration & Land Records
3,134,756
Information Technology Services
1,556,851
Register of Deeds
586,004
Facility Services
3,291,269
Vehicle Services
375,154
Courts
641,400
Legal
100,000
Economic Development
2,720,165
General Governmental
3,806,600
Special Appropriations
544,647
Sheriffs Department
13,653,054
Jail
9,027,735
Inmate Reduction
113,825
Animal Services
1,195,215
Emergency Communications
1,974,633
Emergency Medical Service
8,425,585
Fire Marshal
527,780
Emergency Management
187,528
Public Safety Outside Agencies
711,774
Building Standards
2,006,145
Planning & Erosion Control
710,173
Central Permitting
382,150
Cooperative Extension Service
342,122
Health Department
8,587,125
Human Services Building
257,780
Partners Behavioral Healthcare
565,875
Social Services Administration
25,137,289
Veterans Service
136,029
Public Library
3,411,175
Recreation & Parks
997,250
School Funding
89,549,425
Debt Service
958,900
Transfer to JCPC
24,550
Transfer- Facilities Improvement Fund
337,745
Capital Improvement Fund
1,533,293
Total Expenditures - General Fund
S 190,3 82,760
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Section 2. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the General Fund for Fiscal Year
beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017.
Taxes
Ad Valorem — Current
S 114,311,160
Ad Valorem— Delinquent
1,800,000
Interest on Delinquent Taxes
675,000
Local Option 10 Sales Tax
18,874,230
1983 Local Option 1/2¢ Sales Tax
8,449,500
1986 Local Option 1/20 Sales Tax
9,182,700
Municipal Hold Harmless
(2,806,530)
Interest on Investments
300,000
ABC 5¢ Bottle Tax
50,000
Cable TV Tax
495,000
Tax Collection Pees
820,000
Court Facility Fees
265,000
Register of Deeds Fees
2,195,200
Sheriff s Office and Jail Revenues
1,055,990
Crime Lab Fees
66,500
EMS (911) Fees
4,336,100
Building Standards
4,781,500
Planning
340,015
Health Department Revenues
5,008,665
Social Services Revenues
15,920,507
Recreation Fees and Grants
459,535
Other Financing Sources
1,242,735
Other Revenues
2,559,953
Total Revenues — General Fund
$190,382,760
Section 3. There is hereby levied a tax rate of 52.75¢ per One Hundred Dollars Valuation of property listed
for taxes as of January 1, 2016. Total property valuation for ad valorem tax purposes for the 2016-2017 fiscal year is
estimated to be 821,982,514,053. The tax collection rate for fiscal year 2016-2017 is estimated to be 98.58%.
Section 4. All ABC — 5¢ Bottle Tax Revenues received from Code 347-01 of the 2016-2017 General Fund
Revenues are hereby designated to support the County's 2016-2017 appropriation to Partners Behavioral Healthcare
designated for alcoholic rehabilitation programs.
Section 5. Capital Outlay funds are appropriated to the two school units as follows:
Capital Outlay appropriated by the Board of Commissioners is to be expended for the following categories
as contained in G.S. I I5C-426(f):
(1) Acquisition of land
(2) Building acquisition and construction
(3) Acquisition or replacement of furnishings and equipment
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Iredell-Statesville
Mooresville Graded
Schools
School District
Total
Restricted Sales Taxes
S6,268,440
81,776,030
S8,044,470
7.5¢ Ad Valorem Tax
13,562,020
2,690,744
16,252,764
Additional Ad Valorem Tax
4,550,775
1300,221
5,850,996
4.25¢ Ad Valorem Tax
668,425
2,612,640
3,281,065
Interest on QSCB
467,540
-
467,540
Interest on Build America Bonds
25,840
-
25,840
Totals
825,543,040
88,379,635
833,922,675
Capital Outlay appropriated by the Board of Commissioners is to be expended for the following categories
as contained in G.S. I I5C-426(f):
(1) Acquisition of land
(2) Building acquisition and construction
(3) Acquisition or replacement of furnishings and equipment
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(4) Acquisition of school buses
(5) Acquisition of activity buses
Approved Capital Expenditures for the two school units are as follows:
Iredell-Statesville Schools
Debt Service
2015 G. O. Refunding Bonds $3,157,960
2015 General Obligation Bond (Cool Spring)
412,000
2015 Qualified School Const. Bond (C.S.)
1,170,075
2008 Certificates of Participation
7,294,615
2008 COPS Refunding Bond
2,408,305
2009 Build America Bond
596,015
2013 COPS Refunding (2003)
1,466,670
2013 USDA REDLG Loan
130,000
2015 Limited Obligation Bond Refunding
2,607,310
Debt Financing Costs
30,000
Total Debt Service
19,272,950
Technology Reserve
1,100,000
Capital Outlay
94,285
Furniture, Equipment & Technology
943,290
Mobile Setup/School Debt Service
232,500
Roofing
875,000
Paving
768,000
Annual Renovations
1,936,300
Vehicles (Buses and other)
415,000
Total Capital Outlay
5,170,090
Total—Iredell Statesville Schools
525,543,040
Mooresville Graded School District
Debt Service
2015 G.O. Refunding Bonds
S 658,370
2015 G.O. Bonds (MHS)
3,299,850
2015 Limited Obligation Refunding Bond
575,445
2008 Certificates of Participation
2398,825
2008 Installment Financing Refunding
405,300
2013 COPS Refunding (2003)
755,560
Debt Financing Costs
12,000
Total Debt Service
8,105,350
Capital Outlay
Buses
180,000
Furniture & Equipment
94,285
Total — Mooresville Graded School District
88,379,635
Deviation of more than 10% from approved Capital Expenditures will require prior approval from the
Iredell County Board of Commissioners.
Section 6. Current Expense funds are appropriated to the two school units as follows:
Iredell-Statesville Schools 834,835,345
Mooresville Graded School District 9,869,860
Total 544,705,205
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follows:
Section 7. Appropriations are made to Mitchell Community College in the fiscal year 2016-2017 budget as
Mitchell Community College
Current Expense
$3,244,405
Capital Outlay
875,720
Property Purchase Reserve
79,605
Debt Service
2015B G.O. Refunding Bond
46,835
2008 General Obligation Bonds
407,815
2009 Build America Bond
338,325
Total Debt Service
792,975
Total — Mitchell Community College
$4,992,705
Section S. In order to carry out their duties, copies of this Budget Ordinance shall be furnished to the County
Commissioners, the Finance Officer, and the Clerk to the Board.
Section 9. The County Manager is hereby authorized to transfer appropriations within a fund as contained
herein under the following conditions:
a) The County Manager or his designee may transfer amounts between objects of expenditure within a
department except that no transfers shall be made into or out of salaries and benefits without approval by the
Board of County Commissioners.
b) The County Manager may transfer amounts up to $50,000 between departments of the same fund with an
official report on such transfer at the next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners.
c) The County Manager or his designee may transfer amounts from funds appropriated by the Board of
Commissioners for salary scale adjustments, performance increases, reclassifications or other salary
increases into the salary and benefit accounts of any department.
d) The County Manager or his designee may transfer amounts from funds appropriated by the Board of
Commissioners for Part-time and Overtime Salaries into the salary accounts of any department.
e) The County Manager may transfer amounts between the departments operated under the authority of the
Sheriff of Iredell County.
f) The County Manager may transfer funds during the fiscal year for projects approved in the Capital
Improvement Plan to the appropriate departmental budget.
g) The County Manager may expend up to $100,000 for emergency needs upon the chairman's official
declaration of a state of emergency.
Section 10. Iredell County officials and employees will be reimbursed at a rate equal to the IRS mileage
reimbursement rate for authorized travel on behalf of the county.
Section 11. Funds appropriated in prior fiscal years and encumbered on June 30, 2016 shall be authorized
as part of the Budget Appropriation by adoption of this Budget Ordinance.
Section 12. The Board of County Commissioners hereby authorizes the Iredell County Tax Collector to
collect taxes or other fees listed on the ad valorem tax bill for the City of Statesville, Town of Mooresville, Mooresville
Graded School District, Town of Harmony, Town of Love Valley, Town of Troutman, Town of Davidson and any
other municipality in compliance with contracts adopted by the respective governing boards. A charge of one and
one-half (1'/2) percent of all taxes or other fees collected for the taxing districts will be payable to Iredell County for
the collection services.
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Section 13. The Board of County Commissioners hereby authorizes the Iredell County Tax Collector to
process taxes received from the NC Department of Revenue's Vehicle Tax System and distribute those collections net
of NCDMV collections fees to the City of Statesville, Town of Mooresville, Mooresville Graded School District,
Town of Harmony, Town of Love Valley, Town of Troutman, and Town of Davidson.
Section 14. The fiscal year 2016-2017 tax rates for the fire districts are levied as follows:
County -wide
7.00¢ per $100 of valuation
East Alexander
7.00¢ per $100 of valuation
Mt. Mourne
6.00¢ per $100 of valuation
Shepherds
7.00¢ per $100 of valuation
Troutman
7.00¢ per 5100 of valuation
The estimated collection rate for the four established fire districts is as follows: County -wide 97.91 %; East
Alexander 95.09%; Mt. Mourne 98.86%; Shepherds 97.97%; Troutman 98.02%.
Fiscal year 2016-2017 property valuations within the fire tax districts for ad valorem tax purposes are
estimated as follows:
County wide
$7,832,042,960',
East Alexander
159,536,000
Mt. Mourne
1,346,382,470
Shepherds
1,467,014,838
Troutman
2,085,827,259
Section 15. The following amounts are to be appropriated for the five fire districts for fiscal year beginning
July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017.
County -wide
$ 5,623,575'
East Alexander
111,190 '..
Mt. Mourne
806,020
Shepherds
1,066,710
Troutman
1,474,180
It is estimated the following revenues will be available for the five fire tax districts for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017.
Countv-wide Fire Tax District
Current Ad Valorem Taxes
$5,367,845
Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes
140,000
Interest on Delinquent Taxes
39,200
Investment Earnings
3,300
Appropriated Fund Balance
73,230
Total Revenue
$5,623,575
East Alexander Fire Tax District
Current Ad Valorem Taxes
Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes
Interest on Delinquent Taxes
Investment Earnings
Total Revenue
Mt. Mourne Fire Tax District
$106,190
3,500
1,400
100
$111,190
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Current Ad Valorem Taxes
$798,620
Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes
5,100
Interest on Delinquent Taxes
2,000
Investment Earnings
300
Appropriated Fund Balance
-
Total Revenue
$806,020
Shepherds Fire Tax District
Current Ad Valorem Taxes
$1,006,065
Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes
26,000
Interest on Delinquent Taxes
6,000
Investment Earnings
500
Appropriated Fund Balance
28,145
Total Revenue
$1,066,710
Troutman Fire Tax District
Current Ad Valorem Taxes
$1,431,170
Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes
28,500
Interest on Delinquent Taxes
6,800
Investment Earnings
800
Appropriated Fund Balance
6,910
Total Revenue
$1,474,180
Section 16. The Board of Commissioners hereby agrees to contract with existing volunteer fire departments
in Iredell County to provide fire protection to the County -wide, East Alexander, Mt. Mourne, Shepherds, and
Troutman Fire Districts. The County Finance Officer is instructed not to release funds to the departments unless an
executed contract is on file for each individual fire department.
Section 17. The Board of Commissioners hereby agrees to contract with Iredell County Rescue Squad, North
Iredell Rescue Squad, Troutman Rescue Squad, Lake Norman Fire & Rescue, Mooresville Fire & Rescue, Mt. Mourne
Fire & Rescue, Shepherds Fire & Rescue, and South Iredell Fire & Rescue to provide rescue squad services for which
they are certified and the County requires within the boundaries of the Rescue Squad Service District. The County
Finance Officer is instructed not to release funds to the departments unless an executed contract is on file for each
rescue squad.
Section 18. The 911 Emergency Telephone System Fund was established as a self-supporting special
revenue fund on July 1, 1991. Effective January 1, 2008, all revenues of the Fund are provided by allocations of
service fees from the NC 911 Fund. It is estimated the following revenues will be available for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017.
NC PSAP Funds $366,345
Investment Earnings -
Appropriated Fund Balance 273,410
Total Revenue $639.755
Section 19. The following amount is to be appropriated in the 911 Emergency Telephone System Fund for
the operation and maintenance of the 911 System for the fiscal year 2016-2017.
911 Operations $639,755
Section 20. The Transportation Special Revenue Fund was established on July 1, 2004 to account for grants
and other special revenue received for the operation of Iredell County Transportation Service and Iredell Community
Transportation. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available for the fiscal year 2016-2017.
Rural Operating Assistance Grants $ 218,496
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NC DOT Community Transportation Grant
553,080
STP -DA Charlotte MPO
126,000
Elderly Disabled Grant — Urban (53 10)
78,000
FTA Elderly Disabled Grant (53 10)
40,000
Transportation Fees
1,050,728
Urban 5307 Funds
175,000
Elderly Disabled Passenger Fares(5310)
6,000
Other Passenger Fares
20,000
Rural General Public Passenger Fares
-
Iredell County Kidney Dialysis Fares
3,000
ARC Passenger Fares
600
Sale of County Property
25,000
Total Revenue
$2,295,904
Section 21. The following amounts are appropriated for the fiscal year 2016-2017 in the Transportation
Special Revenue Fund for the operation of the Iredell County Area Transportation Service and Iredell Community
Transportation.
Iredell Area Transportation Service $ 943,408
Community Transportation Administration 1,352,496
Total Expenditures $2,295,904
Section 22. The JCPC Special Revenue fund is established to account for Juvenile Delinquency and
Prevention Grants received from the State of North Carolina and passed through Iredell County to outside agencies.
It is estimated the following revenues will be available for pass-through grants for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017.
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Grant
$286,800
JCPC Level Il Funding
50,000
Transfer from General Fund -
3,870
Local Grant Match
24,550
Appropriated Fund Balance
20,800
Total Revenue
$382,150
Section 23. Appropriations of the JCPC Special Revenue Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016
and ending June 30, 2017 are as follows:
Grants to Outside Agencies
$295,850
Admin Asst. PT
11,630
Administrative Costs
3,870
Level II Grant to Outside Agency
50,000
Prior Year Repayments
20,800
Total Expenditures
$382,150
Section 24. The Solid Waste Disposal Enterprise Fund was established as of July 1, 1991, for the operation
of a baler facility and sanitary landfill. In accordance with G.S. 153A-292, the following rates are established for the
fiscal year 2016-2017.
Non-residential solid waste
Construction/demolition
Road Material
Shingles
Electronics Fee (CRT TV's & Monitors)
Per ton
$ 35.00
Perron
35.00
Perron
12.00
Per ton
15.00
Per Item
10.00
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Non -friable Asbestos
Per ton
35.00
Friable Asbestos
Per ton
110.00
Brush < 8 inch diameter
No charge
No charge
Brush > 8 inch diameter
Per ton
35.00
Pallets
Per ton
35.00
Pallet Cleanup Fee
Triple Tipping Fee
21,000
Animal carcasses
Per ton
110.00
Passenger vehicle tires @ scales
Per ton
80.00
Heavy equipment tires n, scales
Per ton
150.00
Commercial / demolition transportation
Twin Oaks Lease
24,000
fee from Mooresville Transfer Station
Per ton
10.00
ComposUMulch
One Pickup Load
No charge
Per loader bucket — all quantities exceeding 1
Pickup load
5.00
Convenience Sites — Const./Demo
Per Pickup Load
10.00
Per %, Pickup Load
5.00
NC Solid Waste Tax (all items placed in the
landfill)
Per ton
2.00
Special Handling
Per load
$35.00
*Household Waste Disposal Fee
Per household
$52.00
*Household Waste Disposal Fee (with
elderly exemption)
Per household
$26.00
Household tire fees — Convenience Sites
(once a year, no charge for 5 "off the rim"
Passenger tire
5.00
tires)
Large Tractor tire
10.00
* Household Waste Disposal Fee covers all waste delivered by the homeowner except construction
/
demolition and tires.
Household Waste Disposal Fees will be added on all 2016 tax bills for each residence in Iredell County.
"Residence" means property used or, if vacant, designed to be used as a residential dwelling for one or more persons,
whether or not the property is also used for other non -dwelling purposes excluding commercial uses. The term
includes mobile homes, single family, multi -family, and other structures used or designed to be used as residential
dwellings. There can be multiple residences within a single structure, such as apartments, duplexes, town houses or
condominiums. The Household Waste Disposal Fee is to be collected in the same manner as property taxes in
accordance with G.S. 153A-293, and it will be collected when delinquent in the same manner as delinquent real
property taxes. It is estimated the following revenues will be available for the fiscal year July 1, 2016 through June
30, 2017.
Tipping Fees
$4,165,000
Household Waste Disposal Fees (Household Availability)
3,600,000
NC Disposal Tax
40,000
NC Electronics Management
10,000
Electronics Management Fees
14,000
NC Abandoned Mobile Home Grant
10,000
Recycling Sales
81,600
Scrap Metal Sales
80,000
White Goods Metal Sales
21,000
Tire Disposal Reimbursement & Fees
218,900
White Goods Reimbursement
52.000
Transport Fees — Mooresville Site Commercial Waste
180,000
Investment Earnings
10,000
Tire Disposal Grants
2,000
Twin Oaks Lease
24,000
Methane Gas Rights
250,000
Citations
500
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Appropriated Retained Earnings — White Goods 200,000
Total Revenue $8,959,000
Section 25. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Solid Waste Disposal Fund for the
fiscal year July 1, 2016 — June 30, 2017.
Administration & Operations
Debt Service
Lined Landfill Closure Escrow
Capital Outlay
Transfer to General Fund
Increase Fund Balance
Total Expenditures
$5,463,045
401,310
538,600
1,930,580
167,960
457,505
$8.959,000
Section 26. The EMS Specialty Services Enterprise Fund was established in December, 2011 to
account for the operations of a convalescent transport service. Estimated revenues for the fiscal year beginning July
1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 are estimated as follows:
Convalescent Transport Fees and Standby $1,405,185
Appropriated Fund Balance -
$1,405,185
Section 27. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the EMS Specialty Services Fund for
the fiscal year July 1, 2016— June 30, 2017.
Salaries & Benefits
$774,516
Operating Costs
291,794
Capital Outlay
1,300
Public Safety Complex Contribution
125,000
Fund Balance Assigned — Equipment/Vehicle Replacement
94,666
Transfer to General Fund -Dispatcher & Indirect
117,909
Total
$1,405,185
This Ordinance being duly passed and adopted this day of June 2016
IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
James B. Mallory 111, Chairman
Retha C. Gaither, Clerk to the Board
2016-2017
Fund 66 — Healthcare Benefits
Self -Insurance Fund
Section 1. It is estimated the following revenues will be available in the Health Care Benefits Fund for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017.
Contributions from Employer
$9,300,620
Contributions from Employees
973,850
Contributions for Retirees
1,153,500
Stop Loss Claims Payments
1,306,600
COBRA Credits
18,500
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Investment Earnings
Appropriated Fund Balance
Total Revenues
2,200
$12,755,270
Section 2. It is estimated the following expenditures will be made in the Health Care Benefits Fund for the
fiscal year beginning July I, 2016 and ending ,tune 30, 2017.
Healthcare Benefits
Health Claims Payments
$7,658,895
Prescription Benefits
1,826,900
Claims Administration
662,980
Stop Loss Insurance
1,540,000
Employee Life Insurance
170,000
Employee Health Clinic
42,000
Health Savings Deposits
225,000
Professional Services
10,000
12,135,775
Wellness
Wellness Coordinator Salary & Benefits
64,760
Operating Costs
2,750
Wellness Incentives
315,000
Wellness— HRA, Nursing Services, etc.
228,785
Incentive prizes, Educational Materials
8,200
619,495
Total Expenditures
$12,755,270
Adopted this day of June 2016
Retha C. Gaither. Clerk to the Board
IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
James B. Mallory 111, Chairman
2016-2017
Fund 67 — Property and Liability
Self -Insurance Fund
Section 1. It is estimated the following revenues will be available in the Property and Liability Self Insurance
Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017.
Contributions from Other Funds $ 847,775
Investment Earnings 300
Appropriated Fund Balance 92,925
Total Revenue $ 941,000
Section 2. It is estimated the following expenditures will be made in the Property and Liability Fund for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017.
Insurance Premium $ 858,000
Deductible Insurance Pool 80,000
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Other Expenses 3,000
Total Revenue $ 941,000
Adopted this day of June 2016.
Retha C. Gaither. Clerk to the Board
IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
James B. Mallory III, Chairman
2016-2017
Fund 68 — Workers Compensation
Self -Insurance Fund
Section 1. It is estimated the following revenues will be available in the Workers Compensation Self
Insurance Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017.
Employer Contribution $ 716,000
Investment Earnings 900
Appropriated Fund Balance 196,420
Total Revenues $ 913,320
Section 2. It is estimated the following expenditures will be made in the Workers Compensation Self
Insurance Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017.
Workers Compensation Claims
$ 506,100
Indemnity Payments
100,000
NCACC Program Costs
301,020
Claims Administration
5,750
Reporting Software Subscription
450
Total Expenditures
S913,320
Adopted this day of June 2016.
IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
James B. Mallory 111, Chairman
Retha C. Gaither, Clerk to the Board
Iredell County, North Carolina
Amended Capital Project Ordinance
Fund 414 - Iredell County Facilities Improvements Fund
Be it Ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina:
Section L Funds for this Amended Capital Project Fund will be provided from the following source:
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Adopted 6/16/2015 Amendment Amended 6/7/2016
Transfer from General Fund $3,234,881 5337,745 $3,572,626 S
Section 2
Section 3.
Section 4.
Section 5.
Section 6.
Adopted this
The following costs shall be paid from this fund:
6/16/2015 Amendment Amended 6/7/2016
$3,234,881 $337,745: $3,572,
This Capital Project Fund shall continue until the projects are complete.
Payments from this Capital Project Fund shall be authorized by the County Manager or his
designee.
The County Manager is authorized to allocate funds between priority improvements as needed.
This Amended project is effective upon adoption.
day of June, 2016.
IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
James B. Mallory 111, Chairman
Retha C. Gaither. Clerk to the Board
Iredell County, North Carolina
Amended Capital Project Ordinance
Fund 421 - New Jail Construction Project
Be it Ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina:
Section 1. Funds for this Amended Capital Project Fund will be provided from the following sources:
Amended 10/23/2015 Amendment
Amended 6/7/2016
Transfer from Capital Reserve Fund $ 250,930
$ 250,930
Transfer from General Fund 15,765,725
15,765,725
$16,016,655 $
S 16,016,655
Section 2. The following costs shall be paid from this fund:
Section 3. This Capital Project Fund shall continue until the project is complete.
Section 4. Payments from this Capital Project Fund shall be authorized by the County Manager or his
designee.
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Section 5. This Amended project is effective upon adoption.
Adopted this day of June, 2016.
IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
James B. Mallory 111, Chairman
Retha C. Gaither, Clerk to the Board
Iredell County, North Carolina
Amended Capital Project Ordinance
Fund 425 - Iredell County Public Safety Complex
Be it Ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina:
Section 1. Funds for this Amended Capital Project Fund will be provided from the following sources:
6/16/2015 Amendment Amended 6/7/2016
Section 2. The following costs shall be paid from this fund:
Section 3. This Capital Project Fund shall continue until the project is complete.
Section 4. Payments from this Capital Project Fund shall be authorized by the County Manager or his
designee.
Section 5. This Amended project is effective upon adoption.
Adopted this day of June, 2016.
IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
James B. Mallory 111, Chairman
Retha C. Gaither. Clerk to the Board
Iredell County, North Carolina
Amended Capital Project Ordinance
Fund 473 — Jennings Park Fund
Be it Ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina
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Section 1. Funds for this Amended Capital Project Fund will be provided from the following sources:
Section 2. The following costs shall be paid from this fund:
Section 3. This Capital Project Fund shall continue until the project is complete.
Section 4. Payments from this Capital Project Fund shall be authorized by the County Manager or his
designee.
Section 5. This Amended project is effective upon adoption.
Adopted this day of June, 2016.
IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
James B. Mallory III, Chairman
Retha C. Gaither, Clerk to the Board
Iredell County, North Carolina
Amended Capital Project Ordinance
Fund 475 - Future Parks Project Fund
Be it Ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina:
Section 1. Funds for this Amended Capital Project Fund will be provided from the following sources:
Section 2. The following costs shall be paid from this fund:
6/16/2015 Amendment
Amended 6/7/2016
S 363.51
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Transfer to Scotts Rosenwald Park
127,650
127,650
Transfer to General Fund -
Stumpy Creek Paving Project
190,700
190,700
a Electronic Gates
10,000
10,000
Carolina Thread Trail Grant Match
75,000
75,000
$ 736,560 $ 30,000
$ 766,860
Section 3. This Capital Project Fund shall continue until the project is complete.
Section 4. Payments from this Capital Project Fund shall be authorized by the County Manager or his
designee.
Section 5. This Amended project is effective upon adoption.
Adopted this day of June, 2016.
IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
James B. Mallory 111, Chairman
Retha C. Gaither, Clerk to the Board
APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD
(None)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
County Manager Ron Smith summarized the consent agenda as follows:
• Request from the Public Library to apply for scholarships to attend ARSL Conference in
Fargo, ND.
• Request from Administration for direction regarding joining the Lake Norman
Transportation Commission.
• Request from the Health Department to review and possibly amend the current Mosquito
Control Ordinance. There was no action taken and was accepted as information.
• Request from EMS for approval to release capital equipment fund to Troutman Fire and
Rescue.
• Request from EMS for approval to release capital equipment fund to Iredell Rescue
Squad for the purchase of rescue equipment.
• Request for approval of the May 9, 12, and 17, 2016 minutes.
MOTION by Vice Chairman Norman to approve the consent agenda.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Centralina Workforce Development Board (2 Announcements)
Region F Aging Advisory Committee (3 Announcements)
Statesville Board of Adjustment ETJ (1 Announcement)
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APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD AND COMMISSIONS
Mooresville Planning Board ETJ (1 Appointment) — Johnny Robertson has agreed to
serve again.
OTION by Commissioner Tommy Bowles to reappoint Johnny Robertson. He has
been an outstanding member of the Mooresville Planning Board as an ETJ representative.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0
Farmland Preservation Advisory Board (2 Appointments) — James Dobson and Jerry
Turner have volunteered to serve again.
MOTION by Commissioner Steve Johnson to nominate James Dobson and Jerry Turner
by acclamation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0
Personnel Advisory Board (1 Appointment) — Barbara Davidson has agreed to serve
again.
OTION by Vice Chairman Marvin Norman to reappoint Barbara Davidson to the
Personnel Advisory Board.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Subdivision Roads: Planning Director Matthew Todd summarized a report on the issue of
the deterioration of subdivision roads. The ordinance states that when a new subdivision begins,
there is a review process and the developer can choose two things concerning dedication of the
road to public use. They can either build the road up front or they can get a bond to ensure the road
is finished to the state standards. Many times they do have a road maintenance bond to ensure the
road is constructed and as lots are sold, revenues begin, the road is completed, and the instrument
used to secure the funds is then released. Very rarely, but it has happened, if a developer abandons
the project the Planning Department will collect the fees and hire someone to finish the road. Either
way, after the road is finished it begins to deteriorate from traffic and normal residential use.
Unfortunately, many home buyers fail to ask if a road is maintained by the state nor do they
understand the process to petition the state to take over the road. By that time, the road fails below
state standards which can be a substantial amount of money to bring it back to standard. From the
county's perspective, the only requirement is the completion of the road. The developer cannot be
held responsible for maintenance from the completion to the time the State takes over. Therefore,
it is difficult to create a fix for this problem. Some suggestions are to educate home buyers to ask
questions and petition the state as soon as possible.
Chairman Mallory asked the staffs recommendation to attack this problem in a proactive
way on the front end.
Todd said most of the things will be incremental and based on educating. A statement could
be placed on the plat and something could be added to the web site concerning which roads are
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state maintained. Staff could take a more active role and create a data base concerning the number
of houses but it would be a lot of work and burdensome on the staff.
Chairman Mallory asked if that responsibility could be placed on the developers. The
developer will know the number of houses per linear feet and once they reach the threshold for
NCDOT then be required to give notice to the county or work with the homeowners to petition the
state.
Todd said that would be difficult with the various ways that developers sell lots. This is a
problem across the State.
Chairman Mallory feels this needs some creativity. In authorizing subdivisions there needs
to be a requirement that once the defined density levels are met then take action to aid in the
process to petition NCDOT. Developers are generating income and profits from development and
this needs to be part of the process to protect buyers in those neighborhoods. He encouraged the
Planning Department to work with counsel to see what options there may be. If it appears the
County does not have the legislative authority to enforce this type of requirement then it should be
raised to the legislative team to work toward granting that power to counties.
Commissioner Bowles asked if the current subdivision ordinance required the road to be
complete.
Todd said it requires the road to be built to state standards. The developer can choose to
finish it to state standards before the plat is recorded or they can put a base layer of asphalt and
secure some type financial instrument so the County has the money to make sure it is completed.
The problem is the time between the completion date and the time that NCDOT will take it over.
As the economy has turned around and developments are filling faster, this isn't as big of a
problem. It is the older developments that filled very slowly and this can go back long before the
ordinance and/or zoning was in place. Currently there are about 400 roads that have the potential
to fall into this area.
Commissioner Bowles asked if these roads received the binder but never the top coat.
Todd said the top coat was applied but deteriorated before the State took over. It is specific
in the statutes that the County cannot require any type of maintenance from the completion date
until NCDOT takes over.
Chairman Mallory is not suggesting the contractor maintain the road, but once it is
complete and meets NCDOT standards, with the required density of development, then that would
trigger a process by which DOT is petitioned to take it over. This will not solve the current issues
but may prevent future problems.
County Attorney Bill Pope said that was a good suggestion and will be glad to work with
the Planning Department. He asked if the County has the authority to require that the bond remain
in effect until the road is accepted for maintenance rather than remain in effect until it is completed.
Todd believes the answer is no but feels it should be researched in more detail.
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NEW BUSINESS
(None)
COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT
County Manager Ron Smith attended an event with Commissioner Robertson on June 2
called NC Competes for Jobs held at Mitchell Community College. He passed out information
gathered at this event.
Smith said he had talked with Erskine Smith concerning Mooresville's annexation policy.
The town has agreed to move to a semi-annual annexation cycle — June and December.
Smith said all county departments are currently participating in an active shooter training.
The Sheriff's Office is assessing the buildings and helping staff be prepared.
CLOSED SESSIONS
Chairman Mallory recessed the meeting to enter into Closed Session for Attorney Client
G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (3) and Personnel G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (6) at 7:48 PM.
The Board returned into Open Session at 9:10 PM.
Chairman Mallory, as a result of the Closed Session, said deliberations of the Board took
into account the raises projected based on county -wide employees and performance. The
consensus was to grant the Register of Deeds and the Sheriff a 5% salary increase, the County
Manager would receive a 6% salary increase with an additional $1,600 travel allowance.
MOTION by Commissioner Steve Johnson to grant these increases as it reflects the
personnel policy established with the County Manager over time. His salary began significantly
less than average and this is an effort to bring the level up to his peers.
Commissioner Robertson added this was agreed to when he was hired.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0
Chairman Mallory thanked Ron Smith, Matt McCall, and Sheriff Darren Campbell for the
exemplary job they are doing to serve the citizens of Iredell County.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Commissioner Steve Johnson to adjourn at 9:12 PM. (The next meeting will
be Tuesday, June 21, 2016, 7:00 PM, in the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Pre -Agenda
Discussion at 5:30 PM in the South Wing Conference Room, Government Center, 200 South
Center Street, Statesville, NC)
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0
Date Approved
Retha C. Gaither, Clerk
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