HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 21 2002 Regular MinutesIREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MINUTES
MAY 21, 2002
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Tuesday, May 21,
2002, at 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville,
NC.
Present: Chairman Sara Haire Tice
Vice Chairman Karen B. Ray
Tommy E. Bowles
Steve D. Johnson
R. Godfrey Williams
Staff Present: County Manager Joel Mashburn, County Attorney Bill Pope, Finance
Director Susan Blumenstein, and Administrative Assistant Wendy Workman.
CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice.
INVOCATION by Commissioner Johnson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG: Boy Scout
Troop 603, affiliated with Bethlehem United Methodist Church, led the pledge.
ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: MOTION by Chairman Tice to adjust
the agenda by the following actions.
Additions: • Request for Approval of an Amendment to the Capital Project Ordinance
for the Hall of Justice Annex
• Request for Approval of a COPS in Schools Grant Application
• Request for Approval of a Capital Project Ordinance Amendment for
Asbestos Removal ($67,600) at the Iredell County Government Center -South
• Request for Approval of a Resolution in Opposition to the Passage of
H.R. 1475 (A bill to provide collective bargaining rights for public safety
officers employed by states, counties and cities.)
Deletion: • Request from the Department of Social Services for Approval of a Six
Month Pilot Project Involving Flex -Time
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
APPOINTMENT BEFORE THE BOARD
MR. TONY BURTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF VISIONSWORK YOUTH
SERVICES, INC., IN REFERENCE TO SECOND YEAR FUNDING FROM THE
GOVERNOR'S CRIME COMMISSION & JUVENILE CRIME PREVENTION FUNDS
FOR FY 2002-03: Mr. Burton said he was asking for approval to receive second year grant
funding from the Governor's Crime Commission and funds from the North Carolina Department
of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention.
Commissioner Johnson said he knew the funds were of a pass-through nature, but it was
the responsibility of the commissioners to be good stewards of taxpayers' money regardless of
whether it came from the federal, state or local government. Mr. Johnson said concerns had been
shared with him about the program from people on the state and local level. He said one concern
involved Mr. Burton's sabbatical that occurred in November, December and January. Johnson
said he understood the Governor's Crime Commission, upon learning of the sabbatical, had
started to withhold funds from Visionswork. Mr. Johnson said he understood that completed time
sheets were submitted by Mr. Burton during the three month absence.
Mr. Burton said that in order to drawdown state funds, time sheets had to be submitted.
He said his administrative assistant had completed them during his absence. Burton said the
VisionsWork Board of Directors had approved the arrangement -- time sheets would be submitted
so he could draw his salary. Mr. Burton said that when he returned from his leave of absence,
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he learned there was a law stating that federal money could not be used to pay salaries when
individuals were on sabbaticals.
Commissioner Johnson said he understood the VisionsWork Board had approved the
sabbatical; however, he said the matter was not mentioned when the day reporting center concept
was first introduced to the commissioners and later approved.
Burton said that at that time, he didn't know the Z. Smith Reynold's Foundation would
award the sabbatical to him. Mr. Burton said the sabbatical allowed him to have a vacation while
at the same time draw a salary to pay his bills. He said, otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to
leave for three months.
Commissioner Johnson said he felt Mr. Burton should have informed the Juvenile Crime
Prevention Council and the board of commissioners when the sabbatical was awarded. Johnson
said he thought the arrangement had been misleading. He said the money given to Mr. Burton
during the three months could have been given to the individuals that were supposed to be helped
in the program -- troubled youth.
Commissioner Ray asked how much compensation money had been received by Mr
Burton during the sabbatical.
Burton said $3,300 for November, December and January.
Ray asked who operated the program while Mr. Burton was away.
He said his assistant, Mr. Ferguson.
Ray asked Mr. Burton how much money he had received from all sources during the
sabbatical.
Burton said he received compensation from each county that utilized his program
(Forsyth, Rowan & Iredell). Mr. Burton said 14% of his salary was from federal funds. He said
none of it was in Juvenile Justice funds (JCPC).
Commissioner Ray asked Mr. Burton how he learned federal funds could not be used
during a sabbatical.
Mr. Burton said he appeared before the board of commissioners to give an update on the
program and mentioned he had just returned from a sabbatical. He said the next day, the county's
finance director notified him of the law.
Commissioner Bowles asked about other expenditures during the sabbatical.
Burton said part of his health insurance came from federal funds and some of his cell
phone costs.
Commissioner Ray asked if reimbursements were made for these expenditures.
Burton said the federal government only requested his salary. He said none of the services
for the children had been denied. Mr. Burton said no funds had been misappropriated.
Commissioner Ray said she understood that VisionsWork served three different counties.
She asked if $3,300 was received from each county.
Burton said he received different amounts from the counties.
Ray asked if Burton received compensation from all three counties during the sabbatical.
Burton said yes.
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Commissioner Johnson said the proposed second year budget amount for the Governor's
Crime Commission was listed at $193,682. He asked why the amount didn't match the line item
budget.
Burton said the Governor's Crime Commission funds were just one source of funding. He
said there were other funding sources.
Johnson asked about the cell phone charge of $892.32 for one month.
Burton said communication was needed; even when he wasn't in the office. He said
adjustments had been made to correct some of the charges.
Johnson said his duty as a steward of taxpayer money compelled him to ask difficult
questions. He said the county's finance director had to sign forms testifying that recipients were
spending the funds in a manner that concurred with the grant applications.
Burton said the only way federal funding could be drawn was to have it "signed off' by
the county. He said the program had been audited for the past seven years and no problems had
surfaced. Mr. Burton said a three-step process had recently been implemented in regard to the
submission of the reimbursement forms. He said the VisionsWork bookkeeper prepared and
reviewed them, they were then reviewed by the Director of Administration, he reviewed them,
and finally they were submitted to the county finance director.
No action taken.
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MOTION by Commissioner Williams to approve the following ten (10) consent agenda
items.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
1. Request from the County Assessor for Approval of the April Refunds & Releases
Breakdown of Releases
$21,367.42
County
$13,888.37
Solid Waste Fees
226.00
E. Alexander Co. Fire #1
4.24
Shepherd's Fire #2
203.09
Mt. Mourne Fire #3
9.57
All County Fire #4
536.18
Statesville City
1,745.21
Statesville Downtown
0
Mooresville Town
3,683.55
Mooresville Downtown
0
Mooresville School
910.01
Love Valley
0
Harmony
30.24
Troutman
130.96
Breakdown of Refunds
$828.53
County
753.37
Solid Waste Fees
0
E. Alexander Co. Fire #1
0
Shepherd's Fire #2
5.05
Mt. Mourne Fire #3
.61
All County Fire #4
69.50
Statesville City
0
Statesville Downtown
0
Mooresville Town
0
Mooresville Downtown
0
Mooresville School
0
Love Valley
0
Harmony
0
Troutman
0
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2. Request for Approval of an Amendment to the Capital Project Ordinance for the
Hall of Justice Annex: The following amendment was approved.
Amended Capital Project Ordinance
Hall of Justice Annex
Be it Ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina:
Section 1. The following costs are for the design, renovation, and furnishing of the
Hall of Justice Annex (formerly Iredell Agricultural Center) shall be
financed by this fund:
Design & Engineering
General Construction
Plumbing
Mechanical
Electrical
Furniture & Equipment
Current
Amended
$ 42,000
$ 42,000
366,205
366,205
33,500
33,500
109,625
109,625
64,630
64,630
138,440 +150,000 288,440
75 +150,000 90
Section 2. Funds for this Capital Project Fund will be provided from the following
Source.
Transfers from Capital Reserve Fund75� 4 400 +150,000 90� 4 400
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. Upon completion of the construction project, all funds remaining in this Capital
Project Fund will be transferred back to the Capital Reserve Fund.
This amended ordinance being adopted May 21, 2002.
3. Request from the Register of Deeds for Approval of Budget Amendment #47
for the Recognition of Additional Revenue in the Technology & Preservation Fund and
Appropriation for the Purchase of Four Hewlett Packard Printers: (The funds are to be used
for four printers at $1,555 each, plus cables, ribbons, and freight for a total of $7,000.)
4. Request for Approval of a Fee Schedule Increase for the Planning and Enforcement
Department Effective July 1, 2002:
New fees for the Plannine Department are
TYPE
FEE
Air Permits
$ 25
Recombinations, Revisions and Other
Exception Plats
25
Wet Detention Ponds
Less than 1/8 acre
250
1/8 to 1/4 acre
500
Greater than 1/4 acre
750
Board of Adjustment
Change of Use Request 350
Planning Board
Expansion of a Non -Conforming Use 375
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Fees. or the Department ofPlanning & Enoreement are:
Permits: An individual permit is required for each individual building or structure, or each unit or
tenant space within a multiple occupancy building.
Permit fees shall be calculated according to the following.
Commercial Projects
Blanket
Occupancy
Building
Electrical Mechanical
Plumbing
Permit
Assembly
0.14
0.07
0.05
0.05
0.28
Business
0.11
0.07
0.07
0.05
0.27
Educational
0.13
0.07
0.06
0.05
0.29
Factory Industrial
0.08
0.05
0.03
0.03
0.15
Hazardous
0.08
0.04
0.03
0.02
0.13
Institutional
0.19
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.46
Mercantile
0.1
0.06
0.04
0.05
0.2
Residential
0.14
0.07
0.07
0.07
0.3
Storage
0.07
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.11
Sprinkler
0.03
0.02
Dry In Only (Spec.
Building) Includes slab inspections for sub trades.
0.15
Retaining Walls
1 to 50'
$50.00 51' to 100' $75.00
> 100'
100.00
Fee Calculation for All New Construction Includine Additions
A= Building Floor Area from 1 sf to 20,000 sf (includes heated & unheated area)
B= Building Floor Area Greater than 20,000 sf (includes heated & unheated area)
C= Fee per Square Foot from the Table Above
From 0-20,000 sf: A X C = Permit Fee
Above 20,000 sf (A X C) +/2 (B X C)
Fee Calculation for Up Fits, Renovations, Etc.
A= Total Gross Building Floor Area (includes heated & unheated area)
C= Fee per Square Foot from the Table Above
%(AXC)
Plan Review Fee: New Construction $0.01 per sf; Up fits, Renovations $0.005 per sf
**Blanket Permit Fee includes Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing permit fees only. It does not
include Zoning, Environmental Health, or any other fees. All contractors must 611 out the
appropriate permit application form for their portion of the project (proper permit applications
must be approved prior to performing inspections)
* Not single family
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
Blanket
Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing Permit
0.15 0.07 0.07 0.07 0.31
Fee calculation for all New Construction Including Additions & Moved Houses
A= Total Gross Building Floor Area (includes heated & unheated area)
C= Fee per Square Foot from the Table Above
(A X C) = Permit Fee
Fee Calculation for Residential Renovations and Accessory Buildings
A = Total Gross Building Floor Area (includes heated & unheated area)
C = Fee per Square Foot from the Table Above
/� (A X C) = Permit Fee
**Blanket Permit Fee includes Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing permit fees only. It does not
include Zoning, Environmental Health, or any other fees. All contractors must fill out the
appropriate permit application form for their portion of the project (must have the proper permit
applications approved prior to performing inspections).
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Fee Calculations Mobile Homes
Single Wide: $300.00; Double Wide $400.00; Triple Wide $475.00 (Blanket Permit)
Sign Permits (building permit only)
1 to 100 sf $60.00 (per sign) 101 to 200 sf $100.00(per sign) Over 200 sf $150.00 (per sign)
Individual permits
Change of Use $100.00 Day Care $100.00 Tank Permit $50.00 (per tank)
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy $100.00 valid for 30 days only. May be renewed
an additional 30 days if justified and approved for an additional $100.00.
Construction Trailers $100.00 (including electrical permit)
Swimming Pools $100.00 (including electrical permit)
New Cell Towers $1,000.00 Co -location Existing Cell Tower $500.00 (each)
Demolition $75.00 (valid 60 days) Permits, Certificates, Inspections, etc., required by
the Fire Code or other governmental agencies $50.00 (each).
Electrical
Fee based on amperage of service, disconnect or feeder $0.50 per amp
Residential Service Change $45.00 Commercial Service Change $100.00
Saw Service Pole $45.00
Safety Inspection $50.00
Temporary Construction Power $75.00 (Temporary power is for construction purposes only, and
is limited to lighting, heating and air conditioning equipment and GFI protected outlets)temporary
power is for 30 days only. May be extended an additional 30 days if justified of $75.00 per
extension upon approval.
Mechanical
Replacement or Installation of Equipment (per unit)
1-5 tons or 1-150,000 BTUs $45.00; 6-10 tons or 151,000-250,000 BTUs $65.00
11-25 tons or 251,000-500,000 BTUs $85.00
Over 25 tons or 500,000 BTUs $5.00 per ton or per 12,000 BTUs
Refrigeration $6.00 per ton
Gas Piping $40.00 +$6.00 per outlet Commercial ventilation systems $100.00
Prefab fireplaces, floor furnaces, unit heaters, gas appliances (logs, grills, etc),
unit exchange, addition of ductwork, and other installations covered by Vol. 111$45.00
Plumbing
Replacement water heater $45.00 Gas Piping $40.00 +$6.00 per outlet
Septic/sewer connection $45.00 Sprinkler $0.03 per sf ($150.00 min)
Addition of fixtures, etc. $7.00 per fixture or trap
Miscellaneous Fees
Minimum fee $45.00 (all categories) Zoning Permit $45.00 (all jurisdictions)
Recovery fee $5.00 per NC GS 87-15.6 (Homeowners Recovery Fund)
A $75.00 re -inspection fee will be charged for the first unnecessary (wasted) trip, and a $100.00
re -inspection fee for subsequent unnecessary trip(s) for the same inspection (per inspection
category)
A non-refundable $45.00 application fee is included in the charge on all permits. Refunds only
on permits which have had no inspections made (subject to application fee).
Re -review plan review fee: Each project is allowed two reviews for the basic plan review fee. A
fee of $50.00 per hour (or portion thereof) will be charged on any project for each additional plan
review beyond the second review.
Re -stamp lost approved plans (plans maintained on the construction site) $5.00 per sheet.
Change of contractor, owner, etc., on existing permit $50.00 per change.
Reinstatement of expired permits $50.00 per permit category (must have proof of compliance
with GS 153A-357 (6 month 12 month rule).
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Refunds only on valid permits with no inspection activity (subject to application fee).
Any item not otherwise addressed in this schedule that requires an inspection will be charged at
the rate of $8.00 per $1,000.00 based on the entire cost of the work or project.
Environmental Health Fees
Existing septic systems $50.00 Type I or II systems $200.00
Type III systems $330.00 Type IV, V, or VI systems $575.00
Re -inspection fees and or other additional fees or penalties will result in the suspension of
inspections on that project until the appropriate fees have been paid. Misrepresentations on an
application as described in section 204.1 of Vol. 1-A shall result in the revocation of a permit. In
the event of revocation, no refunds will be made.
5. Request from the Fire Tax District Board for approval of Budget Amendment #48 for the
following four requests:
(1) $36,748.74 — Cool Springs VFD Debt Retirement
(2) $3,450 — Harmony VFD for AED/Defibrillator
(3) $15,600 — Central VFD for Brush Truck Repair
(4) $15,000 — Iredell County Firefighter's Association (training
material/aids)
6. Request for Approval of a Resolution to Adopt an Interlocal Agreement & Join the
North Carolina Counties Liability & Property Joint Risk Management Agency: (A copy of
the resolution is as follows.)
ANNUAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AND TO JOIN THE
NORTH CAROLINA COUNTIES LIABILITY AND PROPERTY
JOINT RISK MANAGEMENT AGENCY
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Program Member ("Member") desires to protect against liability claims and property losses and to
provide for payment of claims or losses for which the county or local agency may be liable; and
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Counties Liability and Property Joint Risk Management Agency (`the Pool") has been
established pursuant to G. S. 153A -445(a)(1), G. S. 160A.460 through 160A-464, and G S. 58-23-5: and
WHEREAS, it is desirable for the Member to join the Pool in order to provide a method of risk sharing for liability
claims and property losses;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of the Member hereby adopts the interlocal agreement entitled
"Interlocal Agreement Establishing the North Carolina Counties Liability and Property Joint Risk Management Agency," and
thereby joins and agrees to participate in the Pool, which has been formed to create a group fund to pay liability claims and
property losses of the counties and other local agencies joining the Pool.
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED that the undersigned official of the Member is authorized to execute the Agreement to
join the Pool.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Agreement and Continuation of Coverage. The term of this Agreement is for one (1) year commencing July I, or the
effective date of coverage of a new Member. A Member's coverage will be automatically renewed on the anniversary
date even though payment for this coverage may not have been received. This Continuation of Coverage will be on the
same terms and conditions as the expiring coverage until and unless notified by the Member. Each renewal shall be
subject to recalculation of contributions.
2. Applicable Coverages. This Agreement applies to those coverage limits, deductibles and exposures as stated in the
Liability and Property Declarations or otherwise provided to the Member at renewal. These limits, deductibles and
exposures are effective on the date as shown on the Liability and Property Declarations Page(s). This Resolution also
applies to any endorsements attached to the Liability and Property Declarations Page(s).
3. Contribution Determination. The liability and property contributions are based upon the Member's stated property
values, operating expenditures, number of vehicles operated, number of law enforcement officers and various general
exposures as requested in the renewal application. It is the responsibility of the Member to provide accurate exposure
data within thirty (30) days of the date of the request. Should this not be done, it will be at the discretion of the Pool to
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adjust contributions accordingly.
4. Charges. Changes in rates, discounts and other charges will occur only on the Member's renewal date and will remain in
effect for a twelve (12) month period.
5. Contribution Collection. Contributions are due thirty (30) days from the date of the invoice. Contributions resulting from
claims payments for deductible members are due thirty (30) days from the date of invoice for payments made during the
previous month.
6. Claims Administration.
Claims Filing/Reporting. The Member will, as soon as practicable, report in writing to the Pool every loss
occurrence that may give rise to a claim. Written notice containing particulars sufficient to identify the Member
and also reasonably obtainable information with respect to the bine, place and circumstances thereof and the names
and addresses of the injured and of available witnesses shall be given by or for the Member to the Pool or any of its
authorized designees as soon as practicable.
The Member will cooperate with the Pool, and, upon the Pool's request and reasonable expense, will
attend hearings and trials and will assist in effecting settlements, in securing and giving evidence, in
attaining the attendance of witnesses and in conducting suits. If a claim is made or suit is brought
against the Member, the Member shall immediately forward to the Pool every demand, notice,
summons or other process received by the Member or its representative.
b. Settlement Authority. The Pool or its designee retains sole authority to adjudicate claims. All decisions
on individual cases shall be made by the Pool or its designee, including the decision to appeal or not to
appeal or to settle or not to settle a claim.
c. Claims Funding (Liability Deductible Members): Claims payments within the deductible layer of the
coverage will be reimbursed to the Pool within thirty (30) days of the date of the invoice, without
exception.
Termination by the Pool. This Agreement can be canceled by the Pool only on a renewal date and only after
having given written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the Member at least sixty (60) days
before such anniversary date except that the Pool may cancel at any time: (i) after giving ten (10) days
written notice to the Member if the Member has failed to pay any contribution when due, or, (ii) as a result
of substantive reorganization or dissolution of the Member. If the Pool chooses not to cancel for non-
payment, payment of the Member's claims will be suspended immediately until the balance due is paid in
full.
8. Termination by the Member. The Member may cancel this Agreement without penalty effective on their
renewal date, after giving written notice to the Pool at least thirty (30) days prior to such renewal date. In no
event will termination become effective prior to thirty (30) days from the date of notice of termination by the
Member.
9. Termination Penalty. In the event the Member fails to comply with the provisions as outlined in Article 8
above, or if the Pool cancels for non-payment, the Member will be liable as follows: (i) if notice to the Pool
is less than thirty (30) days before the Member's renewal date but prior to the renewal effective date, ten
percent (10%) of the annual estimated renewal contribution will be payable, (ii) if notice to the Pool is after
the renewal date, the full annual estimated renewal contribution will be payable.
10. Member Appeals. The Member shall have the right to appeal any decision or recommendation to the Pool's
Board of Trustees, whose determination will be final. Any appeal shall be made in writing to the Pool's
Director of Risk Management within thirty (30) days of the decision or recommendation.
it. Membership. In the interest of providing effective governance, the Member or at least one of its budgetary
contributors, must be a member of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners,
12. Notice. Any written notice to the Pool shall be made by first class mail, postage prepaid, and delivered to the
Pool's Director of Risk Management, North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, PO Box 1488,
Raleigh, NC 27602-1488.
13. Severability. If any portion of this Agreement shall be declared illegal or unenforceable for any reason, the
remaining portions shall continue in full force and effect.
7. Request for Approval of an Amended Application for Public School Building
Capital Fund (PSBCF) Monies for the Third Creek Elementary School Project: Finance
Director Blumenstein said the initial PSBCF application was for $2,455,200 but only $1,452,690
was available at that time (February 2001). She said the amended application would yield
$750,000 when approved by the state.
8. Request for Approval of the May 7, 2002 Minutes
9. Request for Approval of a COPS in Schools Grant Application (See briefing minutes
for additional information about this grant.)
10. Request for Approval of a Capital Project Ordinance Amendment for Asbestos
Removal $67,600) at the Iredell County Government Center -South: The following capital
project ordinance amendment was approved for the Iredell County Government Center- South
facility.
Amended Capital Project Ordinance
Iredell County Government Services Building - South
Be it Ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina:
Section 1. This capital project fund shall finance professional services for the planning
and design specifications of the Iredell County Government Services
Building.
Current Amended
Asbestos Removal $ 0 +67,600 67,600
Professional Fees 220,500.00 220,500
$ 220,500.00 +67,600 J288100
Section 2. Funds for this Capital Project Fund will be provided from the following
sources:
Transfers from Capital Reserve Fund $ 220,500.00 +67,600 $288,100
$220,500.00 +67,600 288100
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. Funds transferred from the Capital Reserve Fund will be reimbursed to that
fund from proceeds of permanent long-term financing.
Section 6. Upon completion of the construction project, all funds remaining in this
Capital Project Fund shall be transferred back to the Capital Reserve Fund.
This amended ordinance being adopted May 21, 2002.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA ----------------------------------
Request for Approval of a Proclamation Proclaiming May 19-25, 2002 as
"Emergency Medical Services Week: MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to approve the
following proclamation designating May 19-25, 2002 as Emergency Medical Services Week.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK
May 19-25, 2002
WHEREAS, the Iredell County Emergency Medical Services system is a vital public service; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Emergency Medical Services team are ready to provide life-sustaining care
to those in need twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week; and
WHEREAS, residents of Iredell County benefit daily from the dedicated efforts, knowledge and skills of the
emergency medical team: technicians, paramedics, emergency nurses; emergency physicians; rescue squad workers;
firefighters; public safety telecommunicators; public information, education and relations specialists; emergency
vehicle maintenance technicians; administrators; educators and others who receive specialized training and
continuing education to enhance and maintain their lifesaving skills; and
WHEREAS, injury prevention, public education, and the appropriate use of the Emergency Medical
Services system will help reduce health care costs; and
WHEREAS, to recognize the value and accomplishments of the Emergency Medical Services team, we set
aside a special period to observe the contributions of these men and women.
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NOW, THEREFORE, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims May 19-25, 2002 as
"EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK" in tredell County, and calls upon all citizens to observe this period
with appropriate programs and activities.
Request for Approval of a Resolution in Opposition to the Passage of
H.R. 1475: Commissioner Johnson said H.R. 1475 would allow state and local public safety
officers to bargain collectively or unionize. He said he felt the legislation was an attempt to usurp
the powers from the state and local governments. Johnson said he understood the passage of H.R.
1475 would be of "great detriment" since the county would have to hire someone to conduct
federal arbitration.
Commissioner Johnson presented the following resolution and made a Fnotkofor its
adoption and submission to Iredell County's congressional delegation.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
RESOLUTION OPPOSING
H.R. 1475
PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE COOPERATION ACT
WHEREAS, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners recognizes and appreciates the services
and sacrifices of public safety employees; and
WHEREAS, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners has provided adequate funding for
personnel and resources to ensure the public's safety; and
WHEREAS, the cooperative spirit between local governments and their public safety employees
works to the betterment of all; and
WHEREAS, an adversarial relationship between local governments and public safety employees
would be harmful to the public's safety, and collective bargaining agreements tend to cause a contentious
relationship that unnecessarily drives up cost.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners unanimously
opposes the passage of H.R. 1475, which allows collective bargaining on behalf of public safety
employees.
REQUEST FROM THE LAW FIRM OF PARHAM HELMS HARRIS BLYTHE &
MORTON FOR A REVENUE STAMP REIMBURSEMENT OF $205 PERTAINING TO
A DEED RECORDED BY THE REGISTER OF DEEDS' OFFICE ON APRIL 26, 2002:
County Manager Mashburn said this law firm was requesting a reimbursement for an
overpayment in revenue stamps. He said that due to an error in the law firm's office, $205 had
been overpaid. Mashburn said the firm had sent a written request for the reimbursement. He said
the state received quarterly revenue stamp payments from the county and since the firm had
purchased the stamps on April 26, 2002, the funds were still available (locally) for
reimbursement.
Commissioner Bowles requested to be excused from the voting since the law firm seeking
the reimbursement transacted business for him.
OTION by Chairman Tice to allow Mr. Bowles to abstain from the voting.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
OTION by Commissioner Johnson to grant the revenue stamp reimbursement of $205
to Parham Helms Harris Blythe & Morton.
Commissioner Williams asked about the precedent that would be set in the matter. He
asked what the county would do if the state's portion of the funds had already been submitted.
Johnson said each request would be reviewed on its own merit. He said that if the money
had already been sent to the state, only the county's portion could be reimbursed.
VOTING: Ayes — 4; Nays — 0.
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APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Centralina Workforce Development(CWD) Board (1 appointment): MOTION by
Commissioner Ray to appoint Carol Johnson, the Dean of Continuing Education and Workforce
Development at Mitchell Community College, to the CWD Board.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
COUNTY MANAGER'S REPORT: County Manager Mashburn said the written
activity report contained information regarding the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA). He said the information related to privacy laws and patients of
healthcare providers. Mashburn said many requirements would be placed on the county's EMS,
Health, Social Services, and Human Resources departments due to the Act.
ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Chairman Tice at 7:55 p.m. to continue the meeting to
Thursday, May 23, 2002, for a budget session in the South Wing Conference Room of the Iredell
County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.
Approved:
Clerk to the Board