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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune_6_2017_Regular_MinutesIREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PRE -AGENDA MINUTES June 6, 2017 The Iredeil County Board of Commissioners met in pre -agenda session on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 5:00 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 Tommy Bowles Gene Houpe Jeff McNeely Marvin Norman Staff present: County Manager Ron Smith, County Attorney Lisa Valdez, Deputy County Manager Beth Jones, Finance Director Susan Robertson, Assistant to the County 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: Move: Administrative Matters — Item VIII.2 to the County Manager's Report Add: Closed Session — Attorney/Client G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (3) ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Request from the Finance Department for approval of BA #31 and amendments to the Jail Capital Project Fund and Public Safety Complex Project Fund: Finance Director Susan Robertson said this will transfer funds from the Public Safety Complex and from the County's General Fund to the Jail Capital Project Fund. This will make more funds available when the contract is ready to sign. The amounts were presented during the budget work sessions. This item was placed on the consent agenda. BA#31 To appropriate Unassigned Fund Balance and transfer to Jail Capital Project 6/6/2017 Fund. Account # Current Budget I Chane Amended Budget 104880 499500 Appropriated Fund Balance (302,616) (7,332,700) (7,635,316) 105780 576021 Transfer to Jail Cap Project Fund 7,332,700 7,332,700 Request from the Finance Department for approval of a sole -source contract award to Motorola for the purchase, installation and relocation of 8 MCC 7500 consoles in ECOM: ECOM Director Candy Strezinski said ECOM was approved for reconsideration by the 911 Board. Part of that award is the implementation of the MCC 7500 consoles. These were originally funded to be purchased through state contract, but unfortunately the equipment is not on state contract. Therefore, this request is for a sole -source award to Motorola to continue with the project. This implementation will allow dispatchers to be trained and operating the equipment prior to moving June 6, 2017 into the new center. There are also additional resources available with the 7500s along with the direct connection into Newton which opens other opportunities such as cutting down on interference issues with wireless connections. The new consoles allow priority in addition to being able to access the State's data base for ID. Commissioner Norman asked why the equipment wasn't on state contract. Strezinski did not know. The 7500s are the consoles that connect to VIPER. The current consoles do not work for a direct connection. It must be Motorola throughout and it must be seamless. Vice Chairman Bowles clarified that the 7500 connects directly to the core. The VIPER comes from Newton and when the new center opens it will be through the fiber optic line. Strezinski said that will be done now with the installation. Everything will be a tum -key solution. The price includes moving up to ten consoles to the new center. We are purchasing eight for a total of nine and they will move up to ten. There have been discussions of Mooresville purchasing a console as a back-up for their fire dispatch. Vice Chairman Bowles asked about VIPER on the mind -share consoles. Strezinski said it has to be patched and can't be a direct connect to Newton. Chairman Mallory asked what will happen to the mind -share consoles. Strezinski said they would be surplused. ECOM IT Todd Craddock said there are options for using those consoles and they will research ways to repurpose. Chairman Mallory asked that recycling those units should be explored. Commissioner Houpe reiterated that proceeding with the purchase and implementation will improve training, doesn't cost additional money, moving to the new center is included, improves service to end users through safety and connectivity. The Sheriff and fire departments have already reported improvements. The right equipment will continue to improve safety with end users. Strezinski said they have been awarded $533,000 toward the consoles from the 911 Board, and original estimates were half that amount. As long as the project moves forward before July 31 and have the expenditures done, they are covered by the 911 Board. The new consoles will help correct the distorted tone issue with EMS. Vice Chairman Bowles asked if they are compatible with UWASI in the south. Strezinski said yes. Commissioner McNeely asked if Motorola will be dealt with after the five year contract. Strezinski said yes. The SOA agreement that was included was done specifically because of the B25 narrow banding and the next upcoming changes/upgrades. Those changes can be very expensive but this will incorporate that event. Vice Chairman Bowles asked about the forfeit of funds if not completed by the deadline. June 6, 2017 Strezinski said the funds would be forfeited completely. If the deadline is not met then an entirely new request for reconsideration would have to be submitted. Chairman Mallory expressed appreciation for the diligence toward obtaining funds. This item was placed on the consent agenda. Request from ECOM for approval of two tower site lease agreements with the Town of Mooresville for the purpose of UHF and VHF radio communications: ECOM Director Candy Strezinski said this request will relocate the Brawley School Road equipment to the Mooresville Water tank. The basic cost will be for the meter and electrical. The sole purpose is UHF and VHF which is the back-up for the Sheriff as they move to VIPER. Vice Chairman Bowles asked if it would accommodate paging. Strezinski said yes, for firemen. The Brawley School site is a small tower and it is being moved to Knob Hill Road. They are still researching the actual owner of the tower but the property owner wants it completely removed. It is unknown if the tower can be repurposed. Chairman Mallory suggested to make a written record with the property owner of whether he wants to retain the tower or have it removed. Strezinski said the second lease is for 2544 Charlotte Highway. That is the Mooresville tower that provides coverage for microwave connectivity to UWASI for the south end volunteer fire departments that have switched over. This item was placed on the consent agenda. Request from ECOM for approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with the NC State Highway Patrol to establish a direct link into the Voice Interoperability Plan for Emergency Responders (VIPER) radio core: ECOM Director Candy Strezinski said this is for a direct connect link to the center which will also be relocated to the new facility. This is part of the strategic plan to move all emergency responders over to the VIPER radio interoperability system. There is an install fee of $4,500 and the reoccurring charges are $864 per month for the fiber connection. This item was placed on the consent agenda. Request from ECOM to discuss dispatching the Town of Huntersville Police Department from the Iredell County Emergency Communications Center: County Manager Ron Smith said this request does not need an immediate decision. This is for information only at this point. Strezinski said Huntersville has asked to join Iredell County's communication center to dispatch their police department. The Police serve a population of 52,000 citizens. According to the report, they received 18,000 calls in 2016. The Police is currently dispatched by Charlotte Police Department but they are researching for another partner to provide those services. They've requested to enter into an agreement with Iredell County. Discussions began in April. There have been meetings with both IT teams and their Assistant City Manager. The Police Chief presented this proposal to their board on May 22 and then submitted a formal letter to the Iredell County Manager. A funding model was based on work load with a call number of 40,000 for Huntersville. It is proposed for a set revenue of $352,212 for two years and then enter into an automatic renewal June 6, 2017 3 agreement. After the first two years there would be a 5% cap for each year. After reviewing the budget and the overall increase it was felt that this was reasonable. The 40,000 calls equal about four to five calls per hour. The funding was based on the FYI 7-18 budget. It also includes five positions, four telecommunicators will be dedicated 24 hours to Huntersville, once ECOM has moved to the new facility. The fifth position will be a QA person. The staffing analysis of ECOM recommended two QA for quality assurance of the call process and performance for customer service. Huntersville understands that the dedicated personnel will not take place until the move to the new complex. The yearly revenue would offset the budget for ECOM. Huntersville has already taken the steps to price all of the expenses they will incur for fiber and connections. Commissioner Houpe asked why the cap for two years and what would happen if their calls increased significantly. He suggested to have a base price up to a set number of calls along with a contingency in the event of a significant increase in calls. Strezinski said there is a 2% increase in the budget for two years as a buffer. Vice Chairman Bowles said Huntersville is probably trying to recoup their expenses for the connection to Iredell County. Commissioner Houpe does not want to lock in a number and subsequently Iredell County would be subsidizing Huntersville. Strezinski said they would have to triple their call volume to fully use the telecommunicator that they will pay for. The funding model needs a lot of discussion and the numbers used are basic at this point. Commissioner Houpe asked when they needed an answer. Strezinski said that if the Board is ok with pursuing a contract then ECOM and Huntersville will work on an actual agreement to be brought back to the board for approval. Chairman Mallory said the concern is that the contract should not lock -in a price that can't be adjusted if the calls increase and impact ECOM's overhead. Strezinski said Charlotte increased Huntersville's price from $276,000 to $650,000 without warning. year. work. Smith said the call volume is 18,000 but ECOM is assuming 40,000 in the first and second Commissioner Norman asked if Strezinski is confident that ECOM can handle the extra Strezinski said absolutely, but this will not begin until July 2018. Project Manager David Saleeby said the building is scheduled to be complete by the end of October 2018. ECOM will be up and running by April of 2019. The technology will not be brought in until the building is absolutely complete and clean. Commissioner McNeely asked if Huntersville was just trying to intimidate Charlotte. June 6, 2017 4 Strezinski said no. They want to move away from Charlotte whether it is with Iredeil or another agency. They desire to come to Iredell due to the growth and the new facility. They want a permanent solution and not move again. Chairman Mallory expressed concerns with Huntersville's volunteer fire department and requested that Strezinski inquire for future possibilities. Strezinski believes currently they are dispatched with Charlotte Alarm but is not completely sure. Commissioner Houpe stated that was his concern as well and that this agreement is for police only. Chairman Mallory said this is just the beginning of discussions and an agreement will be brought back for approval. Smith said the Huntersville Manager stated they want to give one year's notice to Charlotte. Commissioner McNeely asked for a memo of understanding that Huntersville is sincere in pursuing this relationship. Strezinski said she had just received an official letter of commitment. Commissioner McNeely asked if the new complex has expansion capabilities in the event that other municipalities want dispatching. Strezinski said the potential is there. Commissioner Houpe asked about current staffing. Strezinski said at the moment ECOM is fully staffed. Commissioner Houpe asked about the contingency plan while moving to the new center. Strezinski said they would have a back-up in Mooresville. ECOM will be able to fully operate from Mooresville, but there will be a specific plan in place before moving. Commissioner McNeely would like to move forward with the potential agreement. Chairman Mallory said this has potential to open more possibilities for future grants as long as there is no undue risk or over taxing of personnel. Saleeby said they are staying with the original number of consoles in the new building but a wall has been designed to come down easily for expansion. The Board consented to move forward with pursuing an arrangement with Huntersville. Request from Administration to reappoint Bill Furches as Tax Collector for a four- year term: County Manager Ron Smith said four years ago Mr. Furches was appointed as Tax Collector as required by statutes. There is no specific term limit but it is recommended for another four term. This item was placed on the consent agenda. June 6, 2017 5 Request from Tax Administration to reappoint Linda Hicks, Ann Gray Ray, Shannon Lester, Kelly Campbell and Laura Stroud as Deputy Tax Collectors in accordance with NCGS 105-349 (f) to a four year term ending June 30, 2021: County Manager Ron Smith stated general statutes require reappointment of the deputies. This item was placed on the consent agenda. Request from the Mount Mourne VFD for approval to adjust their fire district: Fire Services and Emergency Management Director Kent Greene said this is a re -visitation of a decision by the Board several months ago to redistrict part of South Iredell's district into Mt. Mourne's district. This is the Aniston sub -division off Shearers Road and is only accessible from Shearers Road. The relocation of South Iredell's station placed the subdivision outside the six mile travel which leaves it basically unprotected. However, it is within the six miles of Mt. Mourne. Vice Chairman Bowles stated the area is unrated but it is still protected. Greene said that is correct. There are 53 properties involved. They needed 35% of owners to agree and they actually obtained 42. Statute calls for a public hearing which has been advertised for tonight. Commissioner McNeely believes the public hearing should be delayed and asked if the VFD has signed the contract. Greene said they have not. Commissioner McNeely said nothing should be agreed upon until the contract is signed. Greene said it must be submitted to the Office of the State Fire Marshall for a final approval. If the Board approves the redistricting then it can be held for the final approval from the State until the contract is signed. Commissioner Houpe asked if the public hearing can be at the next meeting. Greene said it was advertised for tonight. Valdez said if the advertisement ran for the public hearing to be held tonight then the agenda should be adjusted and then the Board can then continue it if desired. Chairman Mallory suggested to adjust the agenda, have the public hearing and then table the matter. Vice Chairman Bowles said the fire department has indicated they will sign the contract before July 1. Request from the Clerk to the Board for approval of minutes from meetings on May 8, 15, and 16, 2017: There were no corrections. This item was placed on the consent agenda. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Chairman Mallory suggested one motion to cover all of the appointments where the number of vacancies and applicants are equal. The Planning Board and the MCC Board of Trustees will require nominations due to a larger number of applicants. June 6, 2017 NEW BUSINESS Commissioner McNeely suggested that staff research the possibility of implementing a sunset clause into the ETJ process. It could be three or five years, but if property is not annexed within a certain length of time then it should revert back to the County. Commissioner Houpe reported he has already shared that information with State representatives. The State reps need a resolution from this Board stating those facts. Valdez said it must be legislative. Smith reminded the Board that there are two processes for ETJ. One is private, with one paragraph of instructions, where the property owner can request ETJ. The other is for municipalities with two full pages of requirements. The reason for the difference is to try to review all of the impacts with schools, water/sewer, past annexations, etc. All of those problems are addressed if a town asks for ETJ. Maybe that should be the policy for both private and municipalities where all impacts are reviewed. However, it wouldn't address a sunset clause which must be legislative. Chairman Mallory suggested that staff research appropriate timelines. Commissioner McNeely stated that staff should review and make suggestions. Chairman Mallory moved the Board into Closed Session at 6:15 PM. The Board returned to open session at 6:45 PM. Commissioner Houpe reported on a meeting with Commissioner Bowles, Ron Smith, Kent Greene, himself, and four firemen from Mount Mourne. The explanation for holding last year's tax increase was contingent upon them moving forward with negotiations/discussions with Mooresville. However, in their view, it was misconstrued from what is recorded in the minutes of this Board's meeting. The overall intent from this Board was for them to move forward with an agreement with Mooresville in a positive direction. They have an agreement and their relationship with Mooresville is the best it has ever been. They are within 1 %2 miles from Mount Mourne and they are responding, to help each other with mutual aid. They have been asked to put the mutual aid in writing. Greene is working on that agreement. The recommendation to this Board is to show good faith and release the money that is being held. They have agreed to sign the contract before July 1. Commissioner Norman asked what money was being held. Chairman Mallory said it was the '/2¢ that was approved last year. Commissioner Houpe said that revenue would be used for additional man power. They want to man the station with four people 24/7. The reason is the traffic. It took one department person 20 minutes to drive two miles to get to the station. The department is working in the right direction in helping Mooresville. Vice Chairman Bowles said that the Board asked Mount Moume to satisfy the need for a full time fireman by a contract with Mooresville. Apparently between Mr. Johnson (former Commissioner) and the members of their Board that wasn't the understanding on their end. However, this recent meeting was with staff and only one board member. June 6, 2017 7 Greene feels they understand they will not receive this year's request for another fire tax district increase. Commissioner Houpe said county staff and Commissioners made it clear there was no desire to increase fire taxes for Troutman or Mount Mourne. It was made very clear that this Board wanted to know if the VFD agreed with the contract and if not, then this Board would move forward with the contingency. They replied that they agreed and therefore, it is suggested to release the revenue after July 1 if the contract is in place. Vice Chairman Bowles reiterated that the $66,000 will be spent on man power. Greene said their projections on expenditures for this year is $66,000 less than their allocation. So in essence the $66,000 is being tacked on to this year's budget. Commissioner Houpe said they didn't even realize they weren't getting it. It was also discussed moving the EMS unit from Mooresville to Mount Mourne. Vice Chairman Bowles said the discussion was a potential emergency unit at Mount Mourne and possibly a convalescent unit at the hospital. Commissioner Norman asked if Mooresville was still planning a station on Langtree Road. Greene said they would prefer not to because they understand it is a waste of tax dollars with another station. There hasn't been a formal discussion with Mount Mourne but there has been talk internally about the Town simply buying that property and making it work for Station 6. The problem is the railroad study, as it is unknown what will happen at the crossing at Langtree and Highway 115. Vice Chairman Bowles asked for clarification that Mooresville is looking to buy Mount Mourne. Greene said yes, rather than build another station on Langtree one half mile from the current Mount Mourne station, but it has not been formally discussed. Smith sad that if the intersection is closed they wouldn't want the Mount Mourne station. Commissioner Houpe believes the relationship between the two departments is better than it was a year ago. However, the funds should not be released until they sign a mutual aid agreement and sign the contract with the County. The take away from the meeting was that it they sign the contract with the County for the next three years, there must be hard conversations, at that point, between the Fire Services Director and members of their Board about their future. Commissioner McNeely believes the County should only give one-fourth of the money and maybe another fourth in three months. Stretch it out over the next year. Commissioner Houpe said they are working toward a solution but if they don't sign the contract the County's contingency is to pay Mooresville to respond to calls. If that is done then the County better be ready for Mooresville to potentially buy the station or build a new station. At that point there will be no contractual volunteer station. Commissioner McNeely said that if they want a station and want funding then they will have to follow directions. June 6, 2017 Vice Chairman Bowles asked if Mooresville could follow through. Greene said yes. Greene said the money isn't given at one time, it is monthly. Smith suggested to revisit this subject once the contract is signed. Vice Chairman Bowles suggested to be specific with expectations when it is revisited. The Board recessed the meeting at 6:55 PM until the 7:00 regular meeting. IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES June 6, 2017 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, 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 Tommy Bowles Gene Houpe Jeff McNeely Marvin Norman Staff present: County Manager Ron Smith, County Attorney Lisa Valdez, Deputy County Manager Beth Jones, Finance Director Susan Robertson, Assistant to the County 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 but asked that everyone remember that 73 years ago, on a 50 mile stretch of beach, the stage was set to defeat Nazi, Germany. World War B veterans are aging or no longer with us, but please remember those that sacrificed. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Chairman Mallory. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA County Manager Ron Smith made the following adjustments: Add: Public Hearing — Adjustment of the Mount Mourne VFD District which will replace Item VIII.? under Administrative Matters. Remove: Administrative Matters — Item VIII.2 which will be handled through the County Manager's report. Clarification: Administrative Matters — Item VIII.1 is dependent upon the public hearing for the budget. It will be at the discretion of the Board and is not on the consent agenda. June 6, 2017 Chairman Mallory added the following adjustment: Add: New Business — Motion relative to property acquisition. OTION by Commissioner Houpe to approve the agenda as adjusted. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS (None) APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD Request from Town of Harmony Mayor Joyce Rogers to discuss a storm water project: Mayor Joyce Rogers thanked the Board for allowing this discussion. She stated that approximately eleven years ago, when the Harmony Elementary School was remodeled, the design for drainage of school grounds created a flooding problem for the Town and citizens on Grose Street. The land on the left side of the school building was graded in such a way as to send all of the rain water from the roof, water from the paved parking lot and storm water from the drainage system to one large drain that was piped to run freely onto the subdivision below on Grose Street. This caused major damage to the foundation of one home, left one lot unable to be sold because of flooding, damaged landscaping on several lots, and major damage to the town roadway and culvert. During heavy rainfall it was dangerous for some citizens to drive out of the subdivision. The Town's solution to the problem was to build a storm drain system beginning at the large drain from the school, pipe all runoff through residential property and under the road on Grose Street to a drainage ditch on the lower half of residential property that drains into two separate ponds and finally flows back to the river. The project is now complete. The Harmony Town Board feels this problem was created by the design for storm water runoff from school property. The School Board and County Commissioners should have addressed this issue when the problem arose. The town had to appropriate funds from their undesignated general fund balance to pay for the project. Revenue did not allow payment out of the 2016/17 budget nor can the money be replaced to the general fund balance out of the 2017/18 projected funds. However, the project came in under budget and the final totals are: Construction $64,478.72; Legal $4,450; Engineering $7,064.41; totally $75,993.13. The Town is not asking for the full amount of the project but for some help with the cost. Commissioner Houpe asked who determined it was the fault of the school system. Rogers said it was obvious after the new construction of the school and the parking lot. Commissioner Houpe asked if the school system was made aware. Rogers said it was brought to the attention of the School Board and the County Commissioners years ago. In the last six years as Mayor, she has worked to get the Town Board to fix the problem on Grose Street, but then it took some time to gather agreements with the property owners to allow the town to go through their property to remedy the issue. Smith said it has been a few years since the County has been involved. They were working with the Town and the school system to try to take on the work in-house rather than using June 6, 2017 10 professionals. Through the course of those discussions it was discovered it would be beyond the scope for in-house and then discussions just fell apart. During that time the Town moved forward. Commissioner Houpe asked if the Town would consider $25,000 from the County and $25,000 from the school system. He asked the Mayor to be specific with the request for help. Rogers said $25,000 would be great. Vice Chairman Bowles asked if the school system would contribute $25,000. Rogers could not confirm help from the school system. The Town of Harmony has accepted the entire cost of the project because the citizens on Grose Street did not deserve this problem. Vice Chairman Bowles asked if there was a soil erosion plan when the school was built. Rogers said that the initial building of the school did not have a large parking area as it does now. After the remodel the water just runs freely. There were no problems before the remodel. Commissioner Norman said he was on the board and visited the area when it was first mentioned. However, he did not know the school system had not corrected the problem. It was a bad situation and should have been rectified. Commissioner Houpe asked to table this matter and give the Education Task Force time to discuss this with Kenny Miller and the school board. Smith said there is $160,000 in contingency in this year's budget in the event the Board wants to do something. MOTION by Commissioner Houpe to cover the entire amount. It is not fair that the Town of Harmony had to fix this. Bricks and mortar are the County's domain for schools and the County needs to be aware of such issues in the future. The tax payers of Harmony should not have to bear this cost. This wrong needs to be made right before the new budget year and move forward with the school system for reimbursement to the County for a portion. Commissioner McNeely stated the new budget will not take effect until the first of July. He would like the Board of Commissioners to negotiate with the school system between now and the next board meeting. This will give time before the new budget takes effect. The source of the problem is the school and they should have fixed it. The school system should address this. now. COUNTER MOTION by Commissioner McNeely to table this matter. MOTION RECENDED by Commissioner Houpe. MOTION by Commissioner Houpe to table this matter. Chairman Mallory said the motion to be voted on is to table this matter for two weeks from VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 PUBLIC HEARINGS June 6, 2017 I 1 Conduct a Public Hearing for the proposed FY2017-2018 budget for Iredell County: County Manager Ron Smith said this is the second to the last step in the budget process. This public hearing is required and after the hearing the Board adopts the budget before July 1. The total budget is $195,403,835 based on a tax rate of 52.75¢ with a total valuation of $22,671,600,000 and an estimated tax collection rate of 98.54%. Chairman Mallory opened the public hearing. No one from the audience wished to speak. Chairman Mallory closed the public hearing. Commissioner McNeely asked for a summary of the additions to the budget. OTION by Commissioner McNeely to approve the FY2017-2018 as submitted along with the other requests listed. Smith gave a summary of the changes made to the recommended budget: Added a Human Services Planner with associated costs of $61,010 and recognized $25,000 from a Partners Healthcare grant to offset costs. The Human Services Planner will be associated with the opioid and substance abuse epidemic that is being experienced across the nation. Thirty iPads were cut from the DSS budget at $33,000 and reduced the administrative grant reimbursement by $16,500. Increased Emergency Management by $65,473 and recognized $32,740 in a transfer from other funds to offset these costs. Reduced project development by $291,195. Increased appropriations for Capital Improvement Plan by $238,952. A total net increase to the General Fund Budget of $41,240. Commissioner McNeely asked that since it is not appropriated in ad valorem would it be removed from the fund balance in order to balance at the same tax rate. Smith said yes. Chairman Mallory asked if it included the Care Coordinator. Smith said yes, it is the money associated with Emergency Management. Vice Chairman Bowles stated the Health Department and county staff has researched the opioid epidemic. They found that a county coroner in Ohio is so concerned about the opioid deaths that they have rented a cold storage trailer to house the number of bodies. The opioid epidemic is monumental. Smith said part of the budget had two significant pay and classification actions that took place. The first was a pay and class study where every position was analyze for both market rate and compression. Compression has not been addressed in the past, but it allows current employees to be placed where they need to be on the pay scale and yet hire new employees at a comparable salary without causing problems. The compression was worth the effort and funding to clear that issue. The County has been struggling with recruitment/retention of employees and the market study helped with that issue as well. This is not only for the employees but also for the County. Some positions may be as high as $13,000 in training for an employee to work. If the employee walks away within six months, then that investment in training has been lost. In addition, the proposal is to combine the pay scale adjustments, which were 2% in the past, with an up to 3% merit increase to equal a 5% merit increase. Iredell County wants to be an employer of choice in June 6, 2017 12 this region. Giving up to 5% merit increases to high flying employees allows those employees that are not flying quite as high an incentive to improve. Commissioner Houpe expressed appreciation to the staff for work on this budget. The County is adequately, within means, funding the school systems. It is an investment that has given a return on economic development. There is continued growth and job creation. The County is addressing staff to hopefully recruit and maintain quality, top tier applicants. This county is diverse but is still able to provide a high level of services to citizens without raising taxes. Commissioner McNeely said the winter retreat was worrisome but staff worked hard and crunched numbers into a reasonable budget in order to adequately fund the necessary items and reward employees. This board is being very good stewards of the citizens' money. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 IREDELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 2017-2018 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 year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending J une 30, 2018 in accordance with the chart of accounts heretofore established for this County: County Commissioners S 229,052 _ Administration 694,541 Human Resources 426,109 Finance 1,165,027 Tax Administration & Land Records 3,177,667 Information Technology Services 1,832,405 Register of Deeds 749,544 Facility Services Operations & Buildings 3,550,816 Vehicle Services 396,440 Legal 111,000 Economic Development 2,825,740 General Governmental 3,330,020 Special Appropriations 648,258 Sheriffs Department 14,049,521 Inmate Reduction _ 106,320 Animal Services l 1,315,809 Emergency Communications 2,567,226 Emergency Medical Service 8,679,758 Fire Marshal 447,497 Emergency Management 346,865 Public Safety Outside Agencies 885,190 Building Stands & Central Permitting 2,613,994 Planning & Erosion Control 733,132 Health Department 8,795,292 Human Services Building 259,995 Partners Behavioral Healthcare l 565,875 Social Services Administration 22,421,239 June 6, 2017 13 Public Library-- 3,569,102 Recreation & Parks 1,003,002 School Funding 93,022,445 Transfer to JCPC 24,500 Transfer- Facilities Improvement Fund_ 645,000 Transfer to Countywide Fire Tax Dist. 117,425 Capital Improvement Fund 2,221,252 Total Expenditures - General Fund $195,403,835 Section 2. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the General Fund for Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018. Taxes: Mooresville Graded Ad Valorem — Current $ 117,846,640 Ad Valorem—Delinquent 1,890,000 Interest on Delinquent Taxes 571,500 Local Option 10 Sales Tax 20,023,400 1983 Local Option 1/2¢ Sales Tax 9,163,000 1986 Local Option 1/2¢ Sales Tax 91802,000 Municipal Hold Harmless (3.138,000) Medicaid Hold Harmless 1,780,000 Interest on Investments 440,000 ABC 5¢ Bottle Tax 50,000 Cable TV Tax 495,000 Court Facility Fees 230,000 Tax Collection Fees 950,000 Register of Deeds Fees 2,625,700 Sheriff's Office and Jail Revenues 1,147,955 EMS (911) Fees 4,262,210 Planning 367,515 Health Department Revenues 4,969,680 Social Services Revenues 12,807,662 Other Financing Sources 1 Total Revenues—General Fund 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, 2017. Total estimated property valuation for ad valorem tax purposes for the 2017-2018 fiscal year is $22,671,600,000. The estimated tax collection rate is 98.54% for 2017-2018 fiscal year. Section 4. All ABC — 5¢ Bottle Tax Revenues received from Code 347-01 of the 2017-2018 General Fund Revenues are designated to support the County's 2017-2018 appropriation to Partners Behavioral Healthcare designated for alcoholic rehabilitation programs. Section 5. Capital Outlay funds are appropriated to the two school units as follows: Iredell-Statesville Mooresville Graded Schools School District Total Restricted Sales Taxes $ 6,73_0,262 $1,899,838 $ 8,630,100 7.5¢ Ad Valorem Tax 14,004,745 2,750,699 16,755,444 June 6, 2017 14 4.25¢ Ad Valorem Tax 2,220,540 2,890,797 5,111,337 Interest on QSCB 466,535 466,535 Interest on Build America Bonds 18,730 - 18,730 Totals $28,132,336 $8,881,769 $37,014,105 Capital Outlay appropriated by the Board of Commissioners is to be expended for the following categories as contained in G.S. I I5C-4260: (1) Acquisition of land (2) Building acquisition and construction (3) Acquisition or replacement of furnishings, equipment, and technology (4) Acquisition of school buses (5) Acquisition of activity buses Approved Capital Expenditures for the two school units are as follows: lredell-Statesville Schools Debt Service 2015 G. O. Refunding Bonds $3,194,000 2015 General Obligation Bond (Cool Spring) 1,170,075 2016 General Obligation (NIIIS/SINS) - 1,517,000 2008 Certificates of Participation 4,766,430 2009 Build America Bond 571,530 2013 COPS Refunding (2003) 1,419,810 2013 USDA REDLG Loan 2015 Limited Obligation Refunding Bond 2,518,426 2016 Limited Obligation Refunding Bond 2,068,105 Debt Financing Costs 30,000 Total Debt Service 19,687,406 925,000 Annual Renovations 3,359,930 Vehicles (Buses and other) -__ _ _ 410,000 Total Capital Outlay 8,444,930 Total — Iredell Statesville Schools $28.132.336 Mooresville Graded School District 2015B G.O. Refunding Bonds $ 534,050 2015 G.O. Bonds (MHS) 3,207,600 2015 Limited Obligation Refunding Bond 555,824 2016 Limited Obligation Refunding Bond 647,735 2008 Certificates of Participation 1,565,475 2008 Installment Financing Refunding 387,415 2013 COPS Refunding (2003) 731,415 Debt Financing Costs 12,000 Total Debt Service 7.641.514 Roofing, land purchase, renovations 1,102,205 June 6, 2017 15 Furniture & Equipment 111,050 Vehicles 27,000 Total Capital Outlay 1,240,255 Total—Mooresville Graded School District $8,881,769 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 $36,145,170 Mooresville Graded School District 10,274,850 Total $46,420,020 Section 7. Fiscal year 2017-2018 appropriations to Mitchell Community College are as follows: Mitchell CommunityCollete - Current Expense $3,371,910 Capital Outlay 1,032,790 Debt Service 2015B G.O. Refunding Bond 45,350 2008 General Obligation Bonds 395,315 2009 Build America Bond 324,425 Total Debt Service 765,090 Total Mitchell Community College $5,169,790 Section 8. 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. t) 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. June 6, 2017 16 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, 2017 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 ( P/2) percent of all taxes or other fees collected for the taxing districts will be payable to Iredell County for the collection services. A charge of three percent of all assessments collected will be payable to Iredell County for billing and collection of special assessments billed on behalf of the Town of Mooresville. 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 2017-2018 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 $100 of valuation The estimated collection rate for the four established fire districts is as follows: County -wide 97.89%; East Alexander 96.32%; Mt. Mourne 98.88%; Shepherds 97.90%; Troutman 97.80%. Fiscal year 2017-2018 estimated property valuations for the fire tax districts for ad valorem tax purposes are as follows: County wide ......................................................................................................................:................................................................. 58,050,730,000 East Alexander 166.182,500 Mt. Mourne 1,388,818,000 Shepherds .....................................................................................................................:................................................................. 1,551,472,500 Troutman 2.154,965,000 Section 15. The following amounts are appropriated for the five fire districts for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018. County wide ........................................................................................................................................................................................ $ 6,328,185: East Alexander 118,145 Mt. Mourne 833,960 Shepherds ............................................................................................................................:........................................................... 1,089,425 Troutman 1,516,890 It is estimated the following revenues will be available for the five fire tax districts for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018. County -wide Fire Tax District Current Ad Valorem Taxes $5,516,605 Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes 134,000 Interest on Delinquent Taxes 33,500 Investment Earnings ! 6,200 June 6, 2017 17 Appropriated Fund_ Balance520,455 Total Revenue $6.328.185 P1 Ad Valorem Taxes Interest on Delinquent Taxes Investment Earnings 100 Total Revenue SI18,145 Mt. Mourne Fire Tax District Current Ad Valorem Taxes Ad Valorem Taxes Interest on Delinquent Taxes 2,000 )priated Fund Balance__ Revenue Shepherds Fire Tax District Current Ad Valorem Taxes $1,063,225 Interest on Delinquent Taxes Total Revenue Troutman Fire Tax District Current Ad Valorem Taxes $1 Interest on Delinquent Taxes Investment Earnings Appropriated Fund Balance Total Revenue $1,51 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 shall not 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, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018. NC PSAP Funds S497,771 Investment Earnings 137 Appropriated Fund Balance _--_ _! 45,010 Total Revenue 5542,918 Section 19. The following amount is appropriated in the 911 Emergency Telephone System Fund for the operation and maintenance of the 911 System for the fiscal year 2017-2018. June 6, 2017 18 911 Operations 5542,918 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 2017-2018. Rural Operating Assistance Grants $ 224,842 NC DOT Community Transportation Grant 331,047 STP -DA Charlotte MPO 156,000 Elderly Disabled Grant— Urban (53 10) 62,000 FTA Elderly Disabled Grant -Rural (53 10) 100,000 Transportation Fees 1,346,000 JARC Grant 80,000 Other Passenger Fares 40,000 Clean Fuel Advanced Technology 30,000 Iredell County Kidney Dialysis Fares 80,000 Vehicle Advertisements 40,000 Sale of County Property 20,000 Total Revenue $2.709.889 Section 21. The following amounts are appropriated for the fiscal year 2017-2018 in the Transportation Special Revenue Fund for the operation of the Iredell County Area Transportation Service. Jalanes and Benents 1,598,b23 171 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 I, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018. Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Grant $286,800 Transfer from General Fund - Local Grant Match ipropriated Fund Balance Total Revenue 24,500 15,000 Section 23. Appropriations of the JCPC Special Revenue Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018 are as follows: Grants to Outside Agencies $295,798 Admin Asst. PT 5,498 Administrative Costs 10,004 Prior Year Repayments 15,000 Section 24. The Solid Waste Disposal Enterprise Fund was established as of July I, 1991, for the operation of a baler facility and sanitary landfill. In accordance with G.S. I53A-292, the following rates are established for the fiscal year 2017-2018. June 6, 2017 19 Non-residential solid waste Per ton $ 35.00 Construction/demolition Peron 35.00-j --__ __-- Road Material --_- --__ Per ton _--- 12.00 Shingles Per ton 15.00 Electronics Fee (CRT TV's & Monitors) Per Item 10.00 Non -friable Asbestos Per ton 35.00 Friable Asbestos Perton 110.00_] --_- _--- Brush < 8 inch diameter -__- --_- No charge No charge j Brush> 8 inch diameter Per ton 35.00 Pallets Per ton 35.00 Pallet Cleanup Fee _ Triple Tipping Fee Animal carcasses Per ton 110.00', Passener cle tires ((v� scales Perton 80,00 - Heavy equipment tires ( scales Per on 150.00 Commercial / demolition transportation --_ tee from Mooresville Transfer Station Per ton 10.00 ''. Compost/Mulch One Pickup Load --No charge- Per loader bucket — all quantities exceeding I 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 Sal ling dWaste Perload $35.00 Household 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 2017 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, 2017 through June 30, 2018. Tipping Fees $4,247,800 Household Waste Disposal Fees (Household Availability) 3,700,000 NC Disposal Tax 67,000 Electronics Management Fees Recycling Sales Scrap Metal Sales White Goods Metal Sales Tire Disposal Reimbursement & Fees Fees — Mooresville Site Commercial Waste 262,500 June 6, 2017 20 Methane Gas Rights 270,000 - - - Citations 500 Appropriated Retained Earnings -White Goods 81,500 Total Revenue 59,222,575 Section 25. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Solid Waste Disposal Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018. Administration & Operations 56,067,142 Debt Service 374.906 Capital Outlay 904,347 Transfer to General Fund 170,200 Increase Fund Balance 1,115,900 Total Expenditures 59,222,575 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, 2017 through June 30, 2018 are as follows: Convalescent Transport Fees and $1 Section 27. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the EMS Specialty Services Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2017 -June 30, 2018. Salaries & Benefits $81 59,779 Public Safety Complex _Contribution Fund Balance Assiuned - Eoummen Transfer to General Fund -Dispatcher &Indirect 114,100 Total 51,374,555 This Ordinance being duly passed and adopted this day of June 2017 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS .lames B. Mallory III, Chairman Retha C. Gaither, Clerk to the Board 2017-2018 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, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018. Contributions from Employer $9,300,620 June 6, 2017 21 Contributions for Retirees 955,000 Stop -Loss Claims Payments 917,945 COBRA Credits 18,500 Appropriated Fund Balance - Total Revenues $12,357295 Section 2. It is estimated the following expenditures will be made in the Health Care Benefits Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018. Adopted this day of June 2017 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Retha C. Gaither. Clerk to the Board James B. Mallory 111, Chairman 2017-2018 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, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018. Contributions from Other Funds $ 941,875 Investment Earnines 125 Appropriated Fund Balance-- --_- Total Revenue $ June 6, 2017 22 Section 2. It is estimated the following expenditures will be made in the Property and Liability Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018. Insurance Premium Deductible Insurance Pool Other Total Revenue Adopted this day of June 2017. Retha C. Gaither, Clerk to the Board 857,000 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS James B. Mallory III, Chairman 2017-2018 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, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018. Employer Contribution $ 850,000 Investment Earnings 500 Appropriated Fund Balance - Total Revenues $ 850,500 Section 2. It is estimated the following expenditures will be made in the Workers Compensation Self Insurance Fund for the fiscal year beginning July I, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018 Workers Compensation Claims $ 455,050 Indemnity Payments 100,000 NCACC Program Costs 295,000 Claims Administration - Repor_ting Software Subscription 450 _ Total Expenditures $ 850,500 Adopted this day of June 2017. IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS James B. Mallory Ili, Chairman Retha C. Gaither. Clerk to the Board Iredell County, North Carolina Amended Capital Project Ordinance Fund 414 - Iredell County Facilities Improvements Fund June 6, 2017 23 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 Source: Adopted 6/7/2016: Amendment Amended 6/6/2017 Transfer from General Fund $3,572,626 $ 645,000 $4,217,626 Section 2. The following costs shall be paid from this fund: 16/7/2016 Amendment Amended 6/6/2017 53,572,626 S 645,000 S4,217,62E Section 3. This Capital Project Fund shall continue until the projects are complete. Section 4. Payments from this Capital Project Fund shall be authorized by the County Manager or his designee. Section 5. The County Manager is authorized to allocate funds between priority improvements as needed. Section 6. This Amended project is effective upon adoption. Adopted this day of June, 2017. 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 473 — Jennings Park 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: Adopted 6/7/2016 Amendment Amended 6/6/2017 Sertoma — Babe Ruth Donation $ 388,800 $ $ 388,800 Sale of North Iredell Park306,200: ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 306,200 N. Iredell Park Cap Prot Fund Balance 1 39,300 - 39,300 Sale of Scotts Creek Road Property i 100,000 100,000 NCPARTF Grant 419,718: 419,718 $ 1,254,018: $ $ 1,254,018 Section 2. The following costs shall be paid from this fund: Adopted 6/7/2016 J Amendment J Amended 6/6/2017 Recognition of Park Donation $ 390,295 $ $ 390,295 Land and other costs 408,005 (470) j 407,535 .._Future. Park Development ........................................................409,71.8...':.....................................-...':........................................................409,7.1.8....: Park Facilities Improvement 8,200 - 8,200 Professional Services -Other 12,740 - 12,740 Advertising 470 470 ......................... ................. .. ........ Other Costs 25,060 ......... 25,060 June 6, 2017 24 S 1,254,018 $ - $ 1,254,018 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, 2017. 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: 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, 2017. June 6, 2017 25 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ,lames B. Mallory 111, Chairman Retha C. Gaither, Clerk to the Board Request to recognize the staff of the Finance Department for their dedication and work during the budget process: Chairman Mallory said that County Manager Ron Smith took the Board's strategic guidance, priorities, and objectives to work closely with Finance and all department heads to achieve those objectives. Smith said that all department heads are aware that budgets are managed on a daily basis. Consistently they come in under budget at the end of the year. They do an excellent job of managing their departments. The Finance Department brings it all together. The Finance Department has received, for the 29`h straight year, an award from the Government Finance Officers Association for CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report), which was "Excellence in Reporting." That is not a small endeavor. The fact that this has been received for almost 30 years speaks to how professional this staff is. Smith expressed thanks to the board for the guidance which makes it easy to put this budget together. Commissioner McNeely stated that being a new member he felt like he has been on warp speed learning the ropes. However, the staff has made it extremely smooth because of their continued help at every turn. This is an impressive group and they are true servants for Iredell County. Chairman Mallory said he is constantly impressed by how all department heads turn in money at the end of the year. This staff treats tax payers' money like it was their own. With that perspective the County has been able to add to the Capital Improvement Plan and the General Fund Balance which has resulted in the County being able to obtain the highest financial ratings. It may not be obvious but it has been a difficult budget year. This Board adopted a philosophy to keep taxes low and grow the economy. There must be a focus on economic development and have a balanced growth. Not just residential, but commercial, industrial, and service industries. In partnership with the municipalities and the economic development community, Iredell County has been able to produce some pretty significant results in terms of additional taxable property which has allowed addressing compensation for employees and capital projects without borrowing. All public servants are greatly appreciated. At 55%, Education is an essential enabler for economic development. This county is experiencing growth which in turn increases demand for services. It is a constant balancing act but staff has helped to achieve the desired objectives of providing services, improving the quality of life, making Iredell County the employer of choice as well as being able to maintain the lowest tax rate of the nine contiguous counties. Kudos to all. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS County Manager Ron Smith summarized the following items that were placed on the consent agenda: Request from the Finance Department for approval of BA #31 and amendments to the Jail Capital Project Fund and Public Safety Complex Project Fund. June 6, 2017 26 • Request from the Finance Department for approval of a sole -source contract award to Motorola for the purchase, installation and relocation of 8 MCC 7500 consoles in ECOM. • Request from Administration to reappoint Bill Furches as Tax Collector for a four-year term. • Request from Tax Administration to reappoint Linda Hicks, Ann Gray Ray, Shannon Lester, Kelly Campbell and Laura Stroud as Deputy Tax Collectors in accordance with NCGS 105-349 (f) to four-year terms ending June 30, 2021. • Request from ECOM for approval of two Tower Site Lease Agreements with the Town of Mooresville for the purpose of UHF and VHF radio communications. • Request from ECOM for approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with the NC State Highway Patrol to establish a direct link into the Voice Interoperability Plan for Emergency Responders (VIPER) radio core. • Request from ECOM to discuss dispatching the Town of Huntersville Police Department from the Iredell County Emergency Communications Center. This is basically allowing the ECOM Director to move forward with the discussion with Huntersville. • Request from the Clerk to the Board for the approval of minutes from meetings on May 8, 15, and 16, 2017. MOTION by Commissioner Norman to approve the consent agenda. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Department of Social Services Board — 1 announcement Troutman Board ofAdjustment —1 announcement. Grace Beasley has volunteered to serve. MOTION by Commissioner Norman to suspend the rules and proceed with the appointment to the Troutman Board of Adjustment. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 MOTION by Commissioner Houpe to nominate Grace Beasley to the Troutman Board of Adjustment. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD AND COMMISSIONS Chairman Mallory stated that new rules were recently adopted to make appointments every six months. County Manager Ron Smith summarized: • Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee has two appointments. Brittany Swanson -Pelletier and Thomas Bowles have volunteered. • Animal Grievance Committee has three appointments. Sandra Gregory, D. J. Fuller and Keith Loudermilt have volunteered to serve. • Centralina Economic Development Commission Board of Directors has 2 appointments. Deputy County Manager Beth Jones and Russ Rogerson have volunteered to serve. June 6, 2017 27 • Centralina Workforce Development has one appointment. Brenda Speece has volunteered to serve again. • Farmland Preservation Advisory Board has three appointments. Bill Pope, Ken Robertson, and D. J. Fuller have volunteered. • Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control has two appointments. Bill Coffey and Larry Rogers have volunteered to serve again. • I -CARE Board of Directors has one appointment. Carolyn Gary has volunteered to serve again. • Jury Commission has one appointment. Irene Blackburn has volunteered to serve again. above. Chairman Mallory asked for an omnibus motion to approve all of the individuals mentioned OTION by Commissioner McNeely to approve all appointees that were just listed. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 Chairman Mallory said there are two boards that had more applicants than available positions. Iredell County Planning Board has three appointments. Doug Holland and Jerry Santoni have volunteered to serve again. Ronda Hoke, Chris Carney, Scotty Brown, and Robert Palmes Jr. have volunteered to serve. OTION by Commissioner McNeely to appoint Doug Holland, Jerry Santoni, and Scotty Brown to serve on the Iredell County Planning Board. VOTING: Ayes — 2; Nays — 3 (Mallory, Norman, and Houpe) This motion failed. MOTION by Commissioner Houpe to appoint to the Iredell County Planning Board Doug Holland, Jerry Santoni and Chris Carney. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 Mitchell Community College Board of Trustees has one appointment. Sarah Haire Tice has volunteered to serve again and Dennis Hutchens has also volunteered. OTION by Commissioner Norman to nominate Sarah Tice. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 Chairman Mallory expressed appreciation to all of the volunteers. These committees are very important to solving issues and giving guidance to the Board of Commissioners in order to make informed decisions. Commission Houpe said that some of the people that were not voted in because they have previously been appointed to other boards. However, he encouraged citizens to continue to volunteer as there will be other opportunities in the future. Vice Chairman Bowles stated that the Adult Care Community Advisory Committee has many vacancies. It was discussed at the Winter Retreat that the aging population is going to June 6, 2017 28 increase exponentially over the next ten years and this advisory board desperately needs people from the community to be part of it. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (None) PUBLIC COMMENT (None) NEW BUSINESS MOTION by Commissioner McNeely, after much due diligence, phone calls, and leg work, to approve the purchase of property owned by the State of North Carolina and located on Bristol Road, consisting of approximately 46 acres, for the purchase price of $550,000 to be financed by the State over a term of 59 months. The County Manager is authorized to negotiate specific contractual terms to facilitate the purchase and/or lease to purchase and submit any necessary earnest money deposit in an amount up to $55,000. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 PUBLIC HEARING (inadvertently missed earlier) Public hearing for the Mt. Mourne VFD seeking approval to adjust their fire district: Chairman Mallory opened the public hearing. No one from the audience wished to speak. Chairman Mallory closed the public hearing. MOTION by Vice Chairman Bowles to approve this transfer from South Iredell to Mount Mourne fire district. The explanation is that when South Iredell fire department built a new building it moved slightly from the former station which left a small nook of unrated district. This particular district requires South Iredell to drive through Mount Mourne's district to get to it. Therefore, it is only logical that it should be transferred to Mount Mourne's district. There will be a slight decrease for South Iredell in the county -wide fire district fund but there will be a slight increase in the Mount Mourne fund. It will give 53 homes in the Aniston community a fire rating in order to receive a discount on fire insurance. This motion is also contingent upon a signed contract with Mount Mourne. Chairman Mallory said the required number of residents signed the petition requesting to be moved to the Mount Mourne Fire District. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT Smith said there was nothing to report. CLOSED SESSIONS June 6, 2017 29 Chairman Mallory recessed the Board into closed session at 8:01 PM for Personnel G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (6). The Board returned to open session at 8:48 PM. MOTION by Commissioner Houpe to increase the County Manager's salary by 9% with a travel allowance of $15,000 plus reimbursement for the cell phone. The Sheriffs salary with longevity and merit will increase by 9%. The Register of Deeds, consistent with the pay study, will receive a 5% increase. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 Commissioner McNeely gave a shout out to a constituent, Lucy Smith. The suit he was wearing was in her honor. ADJOURNMENT OTIO by Commissioner Nonnan to adjourn at 8:45 PM. (The next meeting will be Tuesday, June 20, 2017, 5:00 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 June 6, 2017 30