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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 4 2002 Regular MinutesIREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES NOVEMBER 4, 2002 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in Regular Session on Monday, November 4, 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, Planning Supervisor Ron Smith, and Clerk to the Board Jean Moore. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Tice INVOCATION by Commissioner Bowles PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ADJUSTMENTS OF THE AGENDA: MOTION by Chairman Tice to adjust the agenda by: Revisions: The State -Granted Bonus Leave was discussed during the briefing and the board chose to approve Item I (Iredell County will match the pro rata portion of the bonus leave for the Cooperative Extension Service Employees) The market and present use value schedules were received during the briefing session. Additions: A public hearing was requested for November 19, 2002 regarding the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Closed Session for G.S. 143-318.11(a)(4) — Economic Development VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0 APPOINTMENT BEFORE THE BOARD Mr. Bill Brater and Mr. Hughes Alborte Discuss their Request for Financial Assistance Regarding the Relocation of the Master Cleaners Business Located at the Corner of Tradd and Water Street: Bill Brater said he previously owned the Master Cleaner's business that operated out of a leased building on Water Street. He said that in September, the business was sold to Hughes Alborte. Mr. Brater continued by saying Alborte leased the building on a month-to-month basis, and the county had recently purchased the building. He said the county had offered to move the business to another location; however, the costs for the plumbing and electrical costs would severely impact Mr. Alborte's financial condition. Brater asked for financial assistance due to the fact that he had inquired about the county's plans to purchase the site prior to the sale to Alborte. County Manager Mashburn said that when Mr. Brater made his inquiry, the county had agreed to build the library on Meeting Street. He said, later, when the City of Statesville changed its offer regarding the new library, the county elected to build at the Water and Tradd Street location. Mashburn said the county had the staff and vehicles to move the dry-cleaning business, but it did not have the resources to reconnect the wiring and plumbing. Brater shared a plumbing quote of $19,500 to hook up the equipment at a new location (Troutman, N.C.). He also shared an electrical quote of $6,300. Chairman Tice asked if the assistance would be setting a precedent. Mashburn said the county had assisted some citizens when their homes were purchased for solid waste expansion. He said the county would not be setting a precedent, due to the circumstances involved in the Master Cleaner's situation. Brater said he could contract with the plumbing and electrical companies, and then the county could reimburse him. Commissioner Bowles asked where the funds would come from, assuming the county assisted. Mashburn said they could be obtained from the library's Capital Project Fund. MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to spend $25,800 out of the library's Capital Project Fund, to help in the re-establishment of Mr. Alborte's business in Troutman, N.C. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. Application for the FY 2004 Community Transportation Program: Ben Garrison, the County Transportation Director, said that for the past several years the State had been providing funds for transportation services. He said it was anticipated that $170,000 would be available for administrative funding and $285,000 for capital funds. Mr. Garrison said the capital funds would be used to replace eight vans. He requested permission to proceed with the application. No one else spoke, and Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Bowles to direct Garrison to proceed with the grant application for the 2004 Community Transportation Program. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. Small Cities Community Development Block Grant in the Amount of $240,000: Economic Developer Jeff McKay said the purpose of the hearing was to receive citizen comments on the proposed application for the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant / Economic Development Program. He said the grant funds of $240,000 would be used for infrastructure. Specifically, he said the funds would aid in the construction of a 750,000 gallon elevated water storage tank (West Farm Water Tower Project) that would provide fire protection for industries locating at a site in west Iredell. Commissioner Johnson said he understood the site where the tank was to be constructed was rather large, and several potential industries would benefit from the available source of water. McKay said this was correct. No one else spoke, and Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing. OTION by Commissioner Ray to approve the filing of the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant application and to call for a second hearing on Tuesday, November 19, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. 2 Non -Owner Rezoning Request; Several Property Owners in the Jo Monni Loop Area, Case No. 0210-1, from Residential Agricultural to R-20, Single Family Residential District (Location: Jo Monni Loop off Little Farm Road in Statesville, NC): Planning Supervisor Smith said several property owners in the Jo Monni Loop area were requesting a rezoning from Residential Agricultural (RA) to R-20, Single Family Residential District. He said 78.72 acres were involved in the request, and 50 out of 52 (96%) owners had signed the petition. Mr. Smith said that in 1997, a 2000 -acre tract was zoned R-20, and this acreage was adjacent to some of the land involved in the request. Smith said the staff recommended approval of the rezoning, and that on October 2, 2002, the planning board unanimously approved the request. Glenda Cook, the applicant for the request, said she had lived in the area for 23 years. She requested approval of the rezoning. Commissioner Bowles asked if the two property owners who did not sign the petition had been contacted. Cook said yes. She said one of the individuals (Mrs. Sherrill) owned a large tract of land, and this area was were the petition signers thought some rental units might be placed. Ms. Cook said the other individual owned a small lot and preferred not to sign due to his friendship with Mrs. Sherrill. No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Williams to rezone the property involved in Case No. 0210-1 from Residential Agricultural to R-20, Single Family Residential District. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Proposed Amendment to the Iredell County Zoning Ordinance; Section 10, Requirements for Off -Street Parking: Smith said the Brawley School Peninsula Small Area Plan was adopted in April, and one of the recommendations was to establish mixed- use types of development along Brawley School Road with shared parking and connections between adjacent properties. Mr. Smith said he was proposing an amendment to the zoning ordinance that would allow developers to choose between two types of cooperative parking styles. The two types were: 1. The first type would allow two or more adjacent property owners to share off-street parking spaces. The amendment would allow the parking area provided on any one lot to be reduced to not less than one-half of the number of required parking spaces for the use located on the parcel. 2. The second type would allow for the joint use of the same parking spaces for uses operating at different times. Mr. Smith said a legally binding contract would have to be submitted to the zoning administrator in order to use either cooperative parking method. No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to approve the zoning ordinance amendment (Section 10.0.E) for Off -Street or Cooperative Parking. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. The amendment is written as follows. E. Cooperative Parking 3 The sharing of of parking spaces may be provided where two or more uses share the same parking area. The parking area provided on any one lot may be reduced to not less than one-half (1/2) of the number of'required parking spaces for the use located on the parcel. The end result is that the sum of the parking spaces for the uses computed cooperatively shall be the same or more than if the uses were computed separately. To the extent that developments wish to make joint use of the same parking spaces operating at different times, the same spaces may be credited to both uses. (For example, if a parking lot is used in connection withan office building on Monday through Friday but is generally 90% vacant on weekends, another development that operates only on weekends could be credited with 90% of the spaces on that lot. Or, if a church parking lot is generally occupied only to 50% of capacity on days other than Sunday, another development could make use of 50% of the church lot's spaces on those other days.) In order to be credited with either of these cooperative parking mechanisms, a legally binding written contract between the parties (i.e., the party(ies) providing the cooperatively used parking and the party(ies) seeking to make use of the cooperative parking) shall first be submitted to the Zoning Administrator for his review and approval. Any zoning permit or certificate of occupancy issued for a use which is party to a cooperative parking agreement shall be valid (with regard to having satisfied the off-street parking requirements of this Ordinance) so long as the terms of the contract and the terms upon which the contract were predicated are maintained. If any uses change, a review of the site plan for both properties must be completed and approved before the new occupant may occupy the space to insure that the sites remain in compliance. Chairman Tice declared the meeting to be in a public hearing. Proposed Amendment to the Iredell County Zoning Ordinance; Article IX, Special Requirements SR2, Residential Cluster Development: Smith said the Brawley School Small Area Plan encouraged the clustering of residential developments. He said the cluster concept was an alternative design technique that allowed individual lots to be smaller than the minimum lot size in exchange for an equivalent amount of land to be preserved as permanent open space. Mr. Smith said the overall density of a cluster development was the same or potentially greater than a conventional subdivision. He said, however, the lots were spread over the land in a clustered pattern. Smith continued by saying the clustering helped to preserve the rural character of land and that it also helped to: a. Preserve environmentally sensitive areas such as steep slopes and floodplains; b. Preserve large tracts suitable for agriculture; c. Maintain and enhance wildlife; d. Preserve and maintain historical and archaeological sites; e. Preserve scenic views; f. Provide recreational opportunities for residents; and g. Reduce the costs for infrastructure such as roads and waterlines within the developments due to the compact nature. No one else desired to speak, and Chairman Tice adjourned the hearing. OTION by Commissioner Bowles to amend the zoning ordinance by including the cluster development -residential amendment. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. The amendment is written as follows. SR 2. Cluster Development, Residential 4 Cluster developments shall have a minimum of five (5) acres and shall be developed in accordance with the following standards: A. Uses shall be limited to single-family detached, semi-detached, attached, and two family dwellings and related accessory uses as allowed in the underlying zoning district. B. Density 1. The maximum number of building lots or dwelling units shall not exceed that of the underlying zoning district and any other special or overlay requirements. The density is determined by dividing the total square feet in the parent tract, excluding street right-of-ways, by the minimum lot size requirement for the underlying zoning district. 2. Cluster developments in watershed areas shall not exceed the allowed density or built upon area for the critical area, protected area or balance of watershed, whichever applies, as set forth in Section 303 of the Iredell County Watershed Protection Ordinance and shown in the table below. C. Development Standards 1. The maximum potential number of lots that may be created shall be computed by subtracting twenty (20) percent of the gross area (as allowance for street right-of-way) and by dividing the remaining area by the minimum lot area requirements for the zoning district in which the development is located. This section shall apply regardless of the amount of land actually required for streets. 2. Development in a Cluster Development shall be exempt from the minimum required lot width, lot size, front yard, side yard and rear yard requirements of the Schedule of District Regulations and from Section 3.1 and 3.2 relating to relationship of buildings to lots and access to streets provided that the following development standards are followed: a. Any residential lot with an on-site septic system shall meet the minimum lot size required by the underlying zoning district. If off-site facilities are utilized, this requirement shall be waived. b. Any cluster development which utilizes an off-site septic system shall provide to the Subdivision Administrator and the Iredell County Department of Environmental Health an "Off -Site Septic System Management and Maintenance Plan" which shall provide for the access, maintenance and upkeep of off-site systems. This plan shall be approved by the Environmental Health Department before the final subdivision plat is recorded. Upon approval the plan shall be recorded with the Register of Deeds at the same time as the subdivision plat. c. Septic easements shall not comprise more than fifty (50) -percent of open space. All easements shall be designated on or with the final plat and recorded showing the location of systems within the open space. <s Maximum Density Watershed District (dwelling unit per acre) WS -II -BW One (1) dwellingunit peracre WS -III -BW One (1) dwelling unit per acre WS -IV -CA Two (2) dwelling units per acre Two (2) dwelling units per acre with WS -IV -PA curb and gutter; three (3) dwelling units per acre without curb and gutter C. Development Standards 1. The maximum potential number of lots that may be created shall be computed by subtracting twenty (20) percent of the gross area (as allowance for street right-of-way) and by dividing the remaining area by the minimum lot area requirements for the zoning district in which the development is located. This section shall apply regardless of the amount of land actually required for streets. 2. Development in a Cluster Development shall be exempt from the minimum required lot width, lot size, front yard, side yard and rear yard requirements of the Schedule of District Regulations and from Section 3.1 and 3.2 relating to relationship of buildings to lots and access to streets provided that the following development standards are followed: a. Any residential lot with an on-site septic system shall meet the minimum lot size required by the underlying zoning district. If off-site facilities are utilized, this requirement shall be waived. b. Any cluster development which utilizes an off-site septic system shall provide to the Subdivision Administrator and the Iredell County Department of Environmental Health an "Off -Site Septic System Management and Maintenance Plan" which shall provide for the access, maintenance and upkeep of off-site systems. This plan shall be approved by the Environmental Health Department before the final subdivision plat is recorded. Upon approval the plan shall be recorded with the Register of Deeds at the same time as the subdivision plat. c. Septic easements shall not comprise more than fifty (50) -percent of open space. All easements shall be designated on or with the final plat and recorded showing the location of systems within the open space. <s d. A wall and roof maintenance easement (five feet along one-story walls, ten feet along two-story walls) shall be provided on the opposite side of the all zero setback lot line. e. Fire-resistant walls shall be constructed between dwellings less than three (3) feet apart. f. Cluster developments may include property across existing or proposed public streets provided that the property is directly adjoining. Existing public streets shall not count as part of the gross area of the project for determining density. g. Cluster developments in Iredell County shall provide a twenty-five (25) foot vegetative buffer setback around the development that can be counted towards the open space. Cluster development in the Catawba Lake Norman Water Supply Watershed Critical Area shall provide a seventy-five (75) foot vegetative buffer setback instead of the fifty (50) foot setback as required by Article VII, Section 7.0, footnote (g). D. Open Space In all Cluster Developments at least thirty (30) percent of the area of the overall site shall be set aside and dedicated as permanent open space. This shall be land that is not contained in lots, in rights-of-way or parcels devoted to accommodating necessary roads and utilities, or in parcels reserved for future development. Such open spaces shall be conveyed to a homeowners association, public agency, nonprofit organization; or be placed in a permanent conservation or farmland preservation easement that is organized for, capable of, and willing to accept the responsibility for managing the open space for its intended purpose. In consideration of the purposes served by a cluster development, the title to such open space property shall be preserved to the perpetual benefit of the private properties in the development and shall be restricted against private ownership for any other purposes. If the organization desires, improvements may be made within the open space provided that the maximum coverage of each type of improvement shall not exceed the following: a. Aboveground improvements, three (3) percent of the open space. b. Level or below ground improvements, twenty (20) percent of the open space. 2. Open space shall be dedicated or reserved for one or more of the following uses: a. Conservation of, and avoidance of development in, any readily identifiable natural hazard areas - i.e., areas that potentially pose a significant hazard to people or property (e.g., designated floodways, other perennially wet lands, and lands whose slope and/or soils make them particularly susceptible to erosion when disturbed by development activities); b. Conservation and protection of any identified significant natural areas (e.g., rare plant communities, important wildlife habitat) or other environmentally sensitive areas where development might threaten water quality or ecosystems (e.g., watershed buffers, groundwater recharge areas); c. Conservation and protection of any identified important historic resources (e.g., homesteads, mills, barns, archeological sites); d. Provision of active and/or passive outdoor recreation opportunities (e.g., ballfields, playgrounds, tennis courts, swimming pools, basketball courts, golf courses, bikeways, walking trails, nature trails, and picnic areas), either for the general public or for the subdivision's residents or employees and their guests; or e. Retention of productive farmland or forestland for continued agricultural and/or forestry use. Public trust waters shall not count as common area. No more than fifty percent (50%) of common open space shall be covered by water or used for power line right- of-ways. E. Density Bonus 6 A density increase shall be permitted for the dedication of additional open space over the minimum requirement at a rate of one (1) building lot or dwelling unit for each acre of additional protected open space. Density bonuses are permitted provided that the following standards are met: 1. Water supply and sewage facilities to serve cluster developments shall be provided through one or more of the following methods: a. Connection to a water supply and/or sewage disposal system operated by a municipality, association, or water and sewer authority; b. Community water supply and/or sewer disposal system designed, constructed, and maintained in conformity with all applicable state, federal, and local regulations; c. Individual wells and septic tanks located in combination on each lot and in off -lot locations within undivided open space areas designated for such uses on the final plat, and protected through recorded easements; or d. Individual wells and septic tanks with the drain fields located in off-site septic drain fields in open space areas designated for such uses on the final plat, and protected through recorded easements. 2. The property is not located in a designated watershed area. -------------------------------------------CONSENT AGENDA ------------------------------------ MOTION by Commissioner Johnson to approve the following thirteen consent agenda items. (Johnson said an increase in Register of Deeds' revenues would offset the cost of the three new employees. Also, that no county funds were needed to increase the transportation director's position from part-time to full-time.) VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. 1. Request for Approval of Item #1 Regarding County Participation for State Granted Bonus Leave (This applies to Cooperative Extension Service Employees): Information about this item may be found in the briefing minutes. (In Item 1, the North Carolina State University asked if the county would match the pro rata portion of the State granted bonus leave, and the county agreed. The board did not, however, agree to accept bonus hours from employees transferring to the county from other agencies.) 2. Request from the Social Services Department for Permission to Conduct a Scholarship Fundraiser for the North Carolina Child Support Council (NCCSC) (The county has a policy stipulating that "no solicitation from any county employee by anyone representing any firm or cause will be permitted on county property without prior approval of the board of commissioners." The social services child support employees were given permission to conduct a fundraiser for the NCCSC.) 3. Received for Information the Market Value Schedule of Values and Present Use Value Schedule of Values for the 2003 Revaluation and call for a Public Hearing on November 19, 2002 4. Request from the Register of Deeds for Reconsideration of an FY 2002-03 Budget Request for Additional Employees (two Deputy 1 Register of Deeds and one Administrative Secretary) Effective January 2, 2003 and Approval of Budget Amendment #14A: The budget amendment will recognize additional recording fees and appropriate the funds for the following three new employees. Grade Annual Salary Deputy I Register of Deeds 59 $21,504 Deputy I Register of Deeds 59 $21,504 Administrative Assistant 63 $24,624 N 5. Request from the Sheriffs Department for the Reclassification of a Jailer II Position Effective November 1, 2002: Rodney Goodin's position as a Jailer II (Grade 63) was reclassified to a Jail Sergeant (Grade 67) effective November 1, 2002. 6. Request for the Creation of a Full -Time Transportation Director Position Effective January 2, 2003: County Manager Mashburn explained during the briefing session that Ben Garrison was working part-time for the county as the transportation director. Mashburn said that due to the transportation services workload, he was recommending the creation of a full-time transportation director's position, and the hiring of Ben Garrison at a Grade 74 ($52,000 per year). 7. Request for Approval of a Resolution Designating County Manager Joel Mashburn as the County's Agent for the Filing of Applications for Hazard Mitigation Plan Grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency: Mashburn was designated as the county's agent and the following resolution was approved. Resolution Designation of Applicant's Agent Be it resolved by the board of commissioners of Iredell County that Joel Mashburn, County Manager, is hereby authorized to execute for and on behalf of Iredell County, a public entity established under the laws of the State of North Carolina, this application and to file it in the appropriate State office for the purpose of obtaining certain federal financial assistance under the Disaster Relief Act (Public Law 288, 93'1 Congress) or otherwise available from the President's Disaster Relief Fund. That Iredell County, a public entity established under the laws of the State of North Carolina, hereby authorizes its agent to provide to the State and to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for all matters pertaining to such Federal disaster assistance the assurance and agreements printed on the reverse side hereof. 8. Request for Approval of a Recommendation Regarding Harmony Library Public Funds ($250 Rule): During the briefing, Finance Director Blumenstein requested permission for the Harmony library to accumulate up to $250 before deposits were made, with a stipulation that a deposit be made at least on the last business day of the month. Blumenstein said all other county departments adhered to the daily deposit rule, but due to the Harmony library location, she was recommending a deviation in the policy. 9. Request for Approval of Budget Amendment #15 to Recognize the Reduction in Public School Building Capital Funds for the Mooresville Graded School District: Due to the North Carolina General Assembly excluding the annual appropriation of Public School Building Capital Funds from corporate income taxes, the Mooresville School System requested a reduction in its Capital Outlay Budget in the following areas. Design Phase of New School $ 77,335.00 Mobile Unit Set-up 22,645.00 County Bus Garage Addition 25,000.00 School Furniture & Equipment 15,000.00 Telephone System Replacement 15,000.00 $154,980.00 10. Request for Approval of a Resolution to Establish a Public Fund Checking Account for the Disbursement of Loan Proceeds for the Iredell County Government Center -South Project: Sara Haire Tice, Joel R. Mashburn, Susan G. Blumenstein and Suprrenna M. Tabor were authorized as signatories for the loan proceeds checking account. 11. Request for Approval of an Amendment to the Iredell County Government Center -South (ICGC-S) Capital Project Ordinance in Order to Allow the County Manager to Approve Expenditures from the Contingency Fund in Amounts not to Exceed $25,000 with a Requirement that all Expenditures be Reported at the Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting: During the agenda briefing, County Manager i Mashburn said his original intent was to seek approval from the board for authorization to approve ICGC-S expenditures from the contingency fund in amounts not to exceed $20,500 (1.5% of the general contract); however, the first expenditure received was for $21,855. Support Services Director Vernon said the $21,855 charge was for asbestos abatement in the following areas: 1. Transite panels in kitchen coolers 2. TSI pipe insulation 3. Small amounts of drywall joint compound 4. Floor tile and/or glue (when the demolition crews removed the power -bonded carpet in the older section, the tile came up). Mr. Vernon said the $21,855, plus the initial $67,600 spent for asbestos abatement, and the fire proofing removal costs on the fourth floor of $15,250, would bring the cost to $104,705. Mr. Vernon said the original estimate for asbestos abatement was $100,000. The board agreed to allow the manager to approve contingency expenses up to $25,000 with a stipulation that the board be informed of the expenditures at the next regularly scheduled meeting. The amended ordinance will read as follows. Amended Capital Project Ordinance Iredell County Government Services Building — South Section 1. This capital project fund shall finance the cost of planning, design, & construction of the Iredell County Government Center -South. Professional Fees $ 220,500 Asbestos Removal 67,600 Survey 27,000 General Construction 1,448,900 Contingency 113,350 Retire HMA Promissory Note 1,900,000 Closing Costs of Financing 16,500 3.769.550 Section 2. Funds for this Capital Project Fund will be provided from the following sources: Financing Proceeds — Bank of America $ 3,510,000 Transfer from Capital Project Funds 150,000 Contribution — Town of Mooresville 100,000 Interest Earned on Construction Fund 9,550 3.769.550 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 shall be transferred back to the Capital Reserve Fund. Section 6. The county manager is authorized to approve expenditures from the Contingency line item in amounts not to exceed $25,000 with an expenditure report to the board at its next regularly scheduled meeting. 9 12. Request for Approval to Send a Letter to the North Carolina Department of Transportation Requesting the Installation of a Guard Rail at Amity Hill Road and Murdock Road: (A letter will be sent to the Department of Transportation's District Engineer requesting the guard rail.) 13. Request for Approval of the October 15, 2002 Minutes OF CONSENT AGENDA ----------------------------- ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURRING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS I -CARE Inc., Board of Directors (1 announcement) Nursing Home Advisory Committee (1 announcement) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Region F Aging Advisory Committee (1 alternate appointment): No nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice move to postpone this appointment until the November 19 meeting. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Nursing Home Advisory Committee (1 appointment): No nominations were to postpone this appointment until the November submitted, and Chairman Tice move 19 meeting. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee (3 appointments): No nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice lmnveto postpone these three appointments until the November 19 meeting. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Centralina Workforce Development Board (1 appointment): No nominations were submitted, and Chairman Tice FM0ve4 to postpone this appointment until the November 19 meeting. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. CLOSED SESSION: MOTION by Chairman Tice to enter into closed session at 8:05 p.m. for the purpose of discussing an economic development matter — G.S. 143- 318.11(a) (4). VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION AT 8:30 P.M. ADJOURNMENT: MOTIO by Chairman Tice to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, November 19, 2002 at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., in the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0. Approved: 10 Clerk to the Board 11