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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-06-2023 1 June 6, 2023 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PRE-AGENDA SESSION June 6, 2023 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in pre-agenda session on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 4:00 PM, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room located in the Iredell County Government Center 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Board Members Present Chair Melissa Neader Vice Chair Bert Connolly Scottie Brown Gene Houpe Brad Stroud, Sr. Staff present: County Manager Beth Mull, County Attorney Lisa Valdez, Finance Director Deb Cheek, and Clerk to the Board Amy Anderson. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Neader called the meeting to order. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: There were no adjustments. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Request from Planning & Development to consider calling for a public hearing on June 20, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in regard to a request by Howard Bryan to release zoning and subdivision jurisdiction to the Town of Troutman: Planning Director Matthew Todd requested approval to call for a public hearing on June 20, 2023 at 6pm consider a request from Howard Bryan to release zoning and subdivision jurisdiction to the Town of Troutman. Todd said the property consisting of several parcels is south of exit 42. The property is surrounded by the Town of Troutman or the Town’s ETJ. The proposed use of the property is commercial retail. This item was placed on consent. Request from Planning & Development to consider calling for a public hearing on June 20, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in regard to a text amendment to the Land Development Cod e: Planning Director Matthew Todd requested approval to call for a public hearing on June 20, 2023 at 6pm consider text amendments to the Land Development Code as it relates to billboard regulations. This item was placed on consent. Jamie Barrier, ECOM, requested approval of the following items. One is a Lease Agreement and First Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department and a Lease Agreement for a VIPER Tower Site located at Station 2 on Fifth Creek Road. The other item is a lease agreement with Harmony Volunteer Fire Department and Olin 2 June 6, 2023 Community Center. There is an annual cost of $18,000 associated with the Harmony agreement for utilities. Request from Emergency Communications for approval of the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department: This item was placed on consent. Request from Emergency Communications for approval of a Land and Tower Lease Agreement with Harmony Volunteer Fire Department and Olin Community Center, Inc: This item was placed on consent. Request from the Finance Department for approval of Budget Amendment #41 to recognize and appropriate insurance claim proceeds: Finance Director Deb Cheek requested approval of budget amendment 41 to recognize insurance claim proceeds and appropriate the funds to the respective departments for which the claims were filed. Request from Administration for approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with NC State University for Cooperative Extension Employees: Deputy County Manager Susan Robertson requested approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with NC State University for Cooperative Extension Employees. Six of the eight Cooperative Extension staff members are employees of NC State University with Iredell County reimbursing a percentage share of salaries and benefits. On average, Iredell County pays 54.68% of salaries and benefits, with a range of 50- 66.6% based on the position. Two staff members are employees of Iredell County, a 4-H Program Associate and an Extension Program Specialist. Both of these county employees were approved in past years to support robust off-site and office-based programming. The County also receives Juvenile Crime Prevention (JCP) grant funding to support 10% of the salary and benefits of the Extension Program Specialist for the administrative services provided to the JCPC. Robertson said the significant change between the 2007 and the 2023 MOA is the addition of Item 7. 4. (f) which includes the option for the County to provide discretionary salary increases or bonuses to Cooperative Extension Personnel as the Board did with the 3% salary increase to the County share in December 2020 and the November 2021 ARPA bonus paid for working and supporting programs throughout the pandemic. The Board expressed sincere appreciation to Nancy Keith and her staff. This item was placed on consent. County Construction Projects Update: This item was placed on consent. Approval and Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget Ordinance: This item will be presented at 6pm. IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES June 6, 2023 3 June 6, 2023 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 6:00 PM, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Board Members Present Chair Melissa Neader Vice Chair Bert Connolly Scottie Brown Gene Houpe Brad Stroud, Sr. Staff present: County Manager Beth Mull, County Attorney Lisa Valdez, Finance Director Deb Cheek, and Clerk to the Board Amy Anderson. CALL TO ORDER by Chair Neader. INVOCATION: Commissioner Brown led in the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Chair Neader. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: County Manager Beth Mull went over the following adjustment: SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & RECOGNITIONS Recognition of Retiree Norma Rife: APPOINTMENT BEFORE THE BOARD (None) PUBLIC HEARINGS Public hearing to consider a request from owner/applicant Howard Bryan, Manager of Piedmont Landco, LLC, to rezone approximately 32.55 acres at the corner of Triplett Road and US Highway 70: Planning Director Matthew Todd presented the following rezoning request. The property is 32.55 acres and is currently zoned residential agricultural. The applicant is requesting a General Business designation. Staff supports the request because it matches the land use plan and its close proximity to other commercial properties. Commissioner Brown noted the traffic bump at the intersection. Chair Neader opened the public hearing. Howard Bryant, applicant, spoke in favor of the rezoning request. Mr. Bryan said the 32.55 acre tract has been on the market for some time and has not sold because of the one entrance. Mr. Bryan recently acquired surrounding property allowing for two commercial entrances. He noted some neighbors attended the Planning Board meeting but had no opposition. 4 June 6, 2023 Shannon Burton, 111 Garner Lane, asked about the possibility of connecting to water. The Board asked staff to follow up with Mr. Burton regarding Iredell Water and the City of Statesville. Chair Neader closed the public hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Stroud to approve the zoning map amendment, and to make a finding that the approval is consistent with the adopted 2030 Horizon Plan, and that said approval is reasonable and in the public interest and furthers the goals of the current 2030 Horizon Plan because the property lies entirely within the current 2030 Horizon Plan Corridor Commercial designation, it is adjacent to existing commercially used properties, and will result in repurposing an existing abandoned structure. VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0 Iredell County PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT PLANNING STAFF REPORT REZONING CASE # 2305-1 STAFF PROJECT CONTACT: Leslie M. Meadows EXPLANATION OF THE REQUEST This is a request to rezone a parcel of land along Old Mountain Road, approximately .39 acre, from Residential Agricultural (RA) to Neighborhood Business (NB). This is a conventional request, with no additional agreed upon conditions presented at this time. OWNER/APPLICANT OWNER: Ronnie Stewart ETAL APPLICANT: Joe West, Consultant PROPERTY INFORMATION ADDRESS/LOCATION: 2132 Old Mountain Road; more specifically, PIN#: 4704558509.000 SURROUNDING LAND USE: Various existing commercial uses and public services surround the site in all directions, with exception of the properties directly to the east; which remain residential agricultural in nature. 5 June 6, 2023 SIZE: The total acreage to be rezoned includes approximately .39 acre. EXISTING LAND USE: A former meeting hall building, which is currently vacant. ZONING HISTORY: The property has been zoned Residential Agricultural (RA) since county-wide zoning was originally established in 1990. OTHER JURISDICTIONAL INFORMATION: This property lies within the Long-Range Urban Service Area of the City of Statesville. Future annexation and/or public utilities may be made available in the future. The City of Statesville has been informed of the request: no negative feedback was reported. City Planning Director, Sherry Ashley, stated that the city does not currently have utilities available at this location and it is just outside their projected growth area. However, Ashley expressed the city would not be opposed to the rezoning since this is an existing commercial building, and the land use fits the county’s plan. OTHER SITE CHARACTERISTICS: The front half of the property lies within the regulated WS- IV-PA Protected Watershed Area for Catawba/Lake, and rear half of the property, is not located within any regulated Watershed Area. However, due to the small size of the property (under an acre), proposed new development will not be limited by built-upon area restrictions. The property is not located in any flood hazard zone. UTILITIES: Water utility may currently be available to the site via West Iredell Water Company, while private septic system is currently the only waste water option. IMPACTS ON LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND/OR FACILITES TRAFFIC: Old Mountain Road is considered a Boulevard in need of unspecified improvements, according to the current CRTPO Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP). In Iredell County’s 2021 Transportation Master Plan, the County recognizes possible future improvements needed at the intersection of Old Mountain Road and Island Ford Road, however, this intersection is not currently a priority for funding. The closest and most recent NCDOT annual average daily traffic count along Old Mountain Road, was approximately 7,300 vehicles per day in 2021. Traffic capacities are unknown. The speed limit along this section of Old Mountain Road is 45 mph. SCHOOLS: This is a commercial rezoning and should have no implications on local schools’ capacity. EMERGENCY SERVICES: This proposal has been reviewed by the Iredell County Fire Marshal’s Office and Iredell County EMS, and no known concerns or opposition was reported. REQUIRED REVIEWS BY OTHER AGENCIES 6 June 6, 2023 LOCAL: An official site plan must be submitted to the Planning & Development Department for review in order to redesign or further develop the property. Zoning requirements such as parking, landscaping, and buffering will be reviewed at such time. Erosion & sedimentation control standards will also be reviewed for compliance. STATE: Other than building code, there should be no formal state agency review at this time. FEDERAL: None at this time. STAFF AND BOARD COMMENTS STAFF COMMENTS: The applicant, Joe West, is acting as consultant for shared property owner Gary Stewart. Mr. Stewart is currently proposing to repurpose the existing abandoned meeting hall building into a small ice cream and/or sandwich shop. It is noted that this is a conventional/straight request, with no additional agreed upon conditions presented by the applicant at this time. Thus, all permitted NB uses would be allowed. Being in close proximity to an existing commercial node, at the intersection with Island Ford Road, and less than a mile from the I-40 Interstate on/off ramp (Exit 144), this parcel lies entirely within the 2030 Horizon Plan Corridor Commercial designation. This Corridor Commercial area, which spans along both sides of Old Mountain Road all the way to the opposite side of Interstate 40, is intended for existing commercial, office, and/or retail uses that exist along major thoroughfares and highways or areas that will include commercial development in the future and can include both large and small mixed-use commercial centers. These areas are both within and outside the Iredell County Urban Service Areas. They may be serviced by and incorporated into one of the municipalities at some point in the future. The intent of these lands is to provide a mix of commercial/retail and office uses at critical nodes or activity centers along major roadways. The Planning staff can support the proposed rezoning request based on the following: the property lies entirely within the current 2030 Horizon Plan Corridor Commercial designation, it is adjacent to existing commercially used properties, and will result in repurposing an existing abandoned structure. SITE REVIEW COMMITTEE: Staff performed a site visit on April 14, 2023, to post property and take photo documentation. Staff was accompanied by Planning Board member Richard Renegar. PLANNING BOARD ACTION: On May 3, 2023, the Planning Board held a public meeting to hear the rezoning request. The applicant, Joe West, and landowner, Gary Stewart, were present for questioning and in support of reviving a viable property. No one was present to speak in opposition. The board voted 8-0 to recommend approval of the rezoning. 7 June 6, 2023 Public hearing to consider a request from applicant Joe West and landowner Gary Stewart to rezone an approximately .39 acre along Old Mountain Road: Planning Director Matthew Todd said the .39 acre property is currently zoned Residential Agricultural and there has been an existing non-residential use of the property for years. The request matches the land use plans and staff recommends in favor of the rezoning. The rezoning will allow the repurposing of an existing structure. MOTION by Commissioner Houpe to approve the zoning map amendment, and to make a finding that said approval is reasonable and in the public interest and furthers the goals of the 2030 Horizon Plan because the property lies entirely within the 2030 Horizon Plan Employment Center – Industrial/Flex/Office designation, it is in close proximity to various existing commercial/industrial uses, and its location between Salisbury Hwy & US Hwy 70 is advantageous for commercial transport. VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0 Iredell County PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT PLANNING STAFF REPORT REZONING CASE # 2305-2 STAFF PROJECT CONTACT: Leslie M. Meadows EXPLANATION OF THE REQUEST This is a request to rezone an elongated parcel of land, totaling approximately 32.55 acres, at the corner of Triplett Road and US Highway 70, from Residential Agricultural (RA) to General Business (GB). This is a conventional request, with no additional agreed upon conditions presented at this time. OWNER/APPLICANT OWNER/APPLICANT: Howard F. Bryan, Manager of Piedmont Landco, LLC PROPERTY INFORMATION 8 June 6, 2023 ADDRESS/LOCATION: Corner of Triplett Road and US Highway 70; more specifically, PINs#: 4773425936.000 SURROUNDING LAND USE: Properties located around the intersection of Triplett Road and US Hwy 70, to the east and southeast, contain existing General Business uses. There are primarily Residential Agricultural uses to the north, south, and west; with exception of adjoining GB parcels to the north owned by the same landowner, Piedmont Landco, LLC. SIZE: Total acreage to be rezoned includes approximately 32.55 acres. EXISTING LAND USE: Currently vacant, heavily wooded. ZONING HISTORY: The property has been zoned, Residential Agricultural (RA) since county-wide zoning was established in 1990. OTHER JURISDICTIONAL INFORMATION: This property lies within the Long-Range Urban Service Area of the City of Statesville. Future annexation and/or public utilities may be made available in the future. The City of Statesville has been informed of the request: no negative feedback was reported. City Planning Director, Sherry Ashley, confirmed that this parcel is projected to be Employment Center/Industrial Flex per the City’s 2045 Land Development Plan. OTHER SITE CHARACTERISTICS: This property is not located within a regulated Watershed Area. Proposed new development will not be limited to a specific built-upon area density, however, appropriate buffer/screening requirements shall apply along residentially zoned property boundaries. The property is not located in a flood hazard zone. UTILITIES: This site is currently served by private septic, and water service is available through Iredell Water Corporation. IMPACTS ON LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND/OR FACILITES TRAFFIC: US Highway 70 is considered limited access in this area, so access to the site will only be allowed via Triplett Road and/or Salisbury Hwy. According to the CRTPO Comprehensive Transportation Plan, this section of Salisbury Highway is considered an existing minor thoroughfare, with no proposed improvements at this time. Triplett Road is not currently included in the CRTPO CTP. In Iredell County’s 2021 Master Plan, the County recognizes Triplett Road as “needs improvement” from Salisbury Hwy to Ostwalt Amity 9 June 6, 2023 Road; however, these improvements are not currently a priority for funding. In addition, the City of Statesville’s 2019 Mobility & Development Plan recommends Triplett Road be upgraded to a collector street. The closest and most recent NCDOT traffic count along Salisbury Highway has an average traffic count of 3,700 vehicles per day in 2021, and 1,300 vehicles per day along Triplett Road. The speed limit along this section of Salisbury Highway is 45 mph. The speed limit along this section of Triplett Road is 55 mph. SCHOOLS: This is a commercial rezoning and should have no implications on local schools. EMERGENCY SERVICES: This proposal has been reviewed by the Iredell County Fire Marshal’s Office and Iredell County EMS. Neither office addressed any concerns regarding the request. REQUIRED REVIEWS BY OTHER AGENCIES LOCAL: The applicant/developer must provide a site plan to the Planning & Development Department for review to develop the property. Zoning requirements such as parking, landscaping, and buffering will be reviewed at such time. Erosion & sedimentation control standards will also be reviewed for compliance. STATE: Other than building code, there should be no formal state agency review at this time. FEDERAL: None at this time. STAFF AND BOARD COMMENTS STAFF COMMENTS: The applicant, Mr. Howard Bryan, is manager of Piedmont Landco, LLC, landowner of the property in question. Piedmont Landco, LLC also owns adjoining General Business (GB) properties with road frontage along Salisbury Hwy, which would allow access for a second point of ingress/egress to this larger property. A similar rezoning of this property to GB district would allow for possible combination and/or reconfiguration of the three commercially zoned properties. A potential buyer/developer is not known at this time. It is noted that this is a conventional (straight) request that will allow for any of the permitted GB uses. Being situated between two major roadways, Salisbury Highway and US Hwy 70, commercial use of the property does most likely become more desirable than residential subdivision. The sizeable parcel lies entirely inside what the 2030 Horizon Plan calls the Employment Center - Industrial/Flex/Office designation. The Employment Center – Industrial/Flex/Office areas are intended for development of industrial, flex space, and office uses including light manufacturing and assembly, research and development, warehousing, and building trade showrooms and offices. These lands are either currently served or are planned to be served in the future by public or private water or sanitary 10 June 6, 2023 sewer systems. These areas should have access to planned arterial or collector streets to provide adequate infrastructure for transportation of goods to and from distribution centers. Development should provide adequate transitions to adjacent lower intensity uses, such as residential and commercial uses, in the form of vegetated buffers , landscaping, setbacks, and building heights. The Planning staff can support the proposed rezoning request based on the following: The property lies entirely within the 2030 Horizon Plan Employment Center – Industrial/Flex/Office designation, it is in close proximity to various existing commercial/industrial uses, and its location between Salisbury Hwy & US Hwy 70 is advantageous for commercial transport. SITE REVIEW COMMITTEE: Staff performed a site visit on April 14, 2023, to post property and take photo documentation. Staff was accompanied by Planning Board members Andy Webster and Richard Renegar. PLANNING BOARD ACTION: On May 3, 2023, the Planning Board held a public meeting to hear the rezoning request. The applicant/landowner, Howard Bryan, was present for questioning and to verify multiple access points to the property. While several neighboring landowners were in attendance, no one came forward to speak in opposition. The board voted 8-0 to recommend approval of the rezoning. Public Hearing to consider the Fiscal Year 2024 budget: County Manager Beth Mull recapped the budget and also reviewed the following medication to the budget that resulted from the three-day workshop. Total budget is $323,625,800 at a 99.25 collection rate. Recap of the Budget  Lowers the tax rate from 53.75 per 100 valuation to 50 cent per $100 valuation. This does not impact fire tax. That will remain the same All County Fire at 9 cent.  Increases current expense per pupil funding from $2,056 to $2,223.  Borrowing an additional $40 million based on a request from Iredell-Statesville Schools as it relates to Weathers Creek High School. ($80 million bond was approved by the voters in 2020)  Sets aside $10 million for a future elementary or middle school.  Allows for the completion of Jennings Park.  Allows for the ADA Accessible Entrance at the Government Center.  31 new full time positions and 2 new part time positions; 11 of which are a part of the Medicaid Expansion. The County is required to have so many individuals per case load. Mull noted some of the positions receive state funding. Two of the new positions are paid from an Enterprise Fund which comes from fees that the department charges for. Recommended changes from Budget Retreat  Additional bailiff position for courts. This will be covered by lap salaries.  The Board will re-look at the fire funding formula. What is in the budget is the total amount which is what is generated from the All County Fire District with the 11 June 6, 2023 understanding of revisiting and updating the fire funding formula. The Board has given staff the flexibility to look into a pilot program and work collaboratively with EMS and the fire departments. Finance Director Deb Cheek read into record the funds that are appropriate yearly: The General Fund Proposed Budget is $323,625,800 at a tax rate of .50 cent per 100 valuation based on evaluation of $40,952,677 with a collection rate of 99.25%. The All-County Fire Protection Service District is proposed at $20,905,170 at a tax rate of .09 cent per 100 valuation. The Troutman Fire District is proposed at $439,395 at a tax rate of one cent per hundred valuation based on evaluation of $4,480,975 and a collection rate of 97.50%. Investment earnings in the following fire funds county-wide in the amount of $2,000; East Alexander $100; Mount Mourne $150; Shepherd $500; This will also help pay for refunds and releases that come though on the old funds. Special Revenue: ICATS $3,984,075; JCPC $445,170. Enterprise Funds: Solid Waste $13,909,470 with two changes to the fee schedule; SSD $2,859,940. Health Insurance Funds: $15,487,770 Property & Liability: $1,467,450 Workers Compensation: $895,000 The budget ordinance also includes fiduciary funds as required by GASB. Chair Neader opened the public hearing. Cameron Cheek, speaking on behalf of Trinity Fire Department, expressed appreciation to the Board for funding fire departments. Amy Miller, 131 Castle Pines Lane, asked if the County looked at the historical tax data that shows after re-evaluations the actual tax base drops anything from 7 to 11% which would greatly decrease the estimated tax base. She also asked if the cap rate for agricultural taxes have been changed. Miller said no county that has approved their budget has decreased their tax rate. She would rather pay a hundred extra dollars a year if she knew her family would get an EMS if she needs one. County Manager Beth Mull will follow up with Ms. Miller. Chair Neader closed the public hearing. 12 June 6, 2023 Commissioner Brown said Iredell County is the best county in the State but going revenue neutral would dramatically increase population and that in turns increases the need for schools, public safety, and roads. It’s a catch 22. Commissioner Stroud shared first-hand experience, as a department director, that the County runs very lean. County citizens are blessed by the current board and past boards who have laid out a path and set funds for new schools and other important projects. The fund balance may appear to be a lot but it is in an effort to protect the citizens’ interest. Chair Neader expressed appreciation to the County Manager and dedicated county employees. She asked how much it costs to run the County for one month. County Manager Mull said reoccurring cost and expense equals $20.2 million per month. Vice Chair Connolly said the Board will ensure that the students receives the funds they need for the school year. The Board is tasked with making decisions for 200,000 people. Vice Chair Connolly asked the Board to take a look at Parks and Recreation and the possibility of supplementing sports cost for families. Commissioner Houpe said it is important to remember because people have different opinions does not make them wrong. Everyone must show a little grace. The Board is responsible for balancing needs and responsibilities while keeping Iredell County the premier place to live, work, and raise a family. Approval and Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget Ordinance: Finance Director Deb Cheek presented the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget Ordinance for approval and adoption which includes the following:  Amending Opioid Settlement Fund for $1,000,681  Amending the County Facilities Improvement Fund for $1,486,500  CIP appropriation  Jail Construction Project is closing and will transfer $172,999 back to the General Fund.  Amending the Fairgrounds Project Fund for $6 million  North Iredell and South Iredell Project Ordinances are closing and will produce a transfer to the Weathers Creek High School project of $81,674.  Closing the Iredell-Statesville Schools LED Project  Amending the Jennings Park Project. MOTION by Commissioner Stroud to approve the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget Ordinance. VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0 13 June 6, 2023 IREDELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 2023-2024 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, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 in accordance with the chart of accounts heretofore established for this County: County Commissioners $ 255,580 Administration 953,185 Human Resources 920,100 Elections 966,540 Finance 1,649,535 Tax Administration & Land Records 4,509,915 Information Technology Services 2,548,580 Register of Deeds 1,002,015 Facility Services Operations & Buildings 4,945,115 Vehicle Services 548,755 Courts 39,740 Legal 201,000 Economic Development 2,858,395 General Governmental 3,422,075 Special Appropriations 832,130 Sheriff's Department 26,462,060 Jail 15,103,305 Animal Services 1,893,425 Emergency Communications 5,173,215 Emergency Medical Service 14,739,365 Fire Marshal 559,380 Emergency Management 468,105 Public Safety Outside Agencies 1,579,870 Building Standards & Central Permitting 3,976,155 Planning & Erosion Control 1,071,350 Cooperative Extension Service 449,700 Health Department 11,324,755 Human Services Building 284,100 Partners Behavioral Healthcare 565,875 Social Services Administration 28,855,655 Veterans Service 236,580 Public Library 4,430,230 Recreation & Parks 1,923,325 School Funding 115,849,794 Debt Service 1,844,475 Transfer to JCPC 24,500 Transfer- Facilities Improvement Fund 351,500 Capital Reserve 16,034,981 Capital Improvement Fund 44,771,440 Total Expenditures - General Fund $323,625,800 Section 2. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the General Fund for Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. 14 June 6, 2023 Taxes: Ad Valorem – Current $ 203,227,660 Ad Valorem – Delinquent 750,000 Interest on Delinquent Taxes 510,000 Local Option 1¢ Sales Tax 27,695,870 1983 Local Option 1/2¢ Sales Tax 12,656,400 1986 Local Option 1/2¢ Sales Tax 13,815,745 2002 Local Option 1/2¢ Sales Tax 500 Municipal Hold Harmless (5,000,000) Medicaid Hold Harmless 5,000,000 Interest on Investments 3,000,000 ABC 5¢ Bottle Tax 60,000 Cable TV Tax 385,000 Court Facility Fees 225,000 Tax Collection Fees 1,225,000 Register of Deeds Fees 3,711,000 Sheriff’s Office and Jail Revenues 2,685,185 EMS (911) Fees 5,755,000 Building Standards 5,037,375 Planning 478,000 Health Department Revenues 6,707,855 Social Services Revenues 15,161,833 Recreation Fees and Grants 537,843 Other Financing Sources 17,288,899 Other Revenues 2,711,635 Total Revenues – General Fund $323,625,800 Section 3. There is hereby levied a tax rate of 50.00¢ per One Hundred Dollars Valuation of property listed for taxes as of January 1, 2023. Total estimated property valuation for ad valorem tax purposes for the 2023 -2024 fiscal year is $40,952,677,000. The estimated tax collection rate is 99.25% for 2023 -2024 fiscal year. Section 4. All ABC – 5¢ Bottle Tax Revenues received from Code 347-01 of the 2023-2024 General Fund Revenues are designated to support the County’s 2023 -2024 appropriation to Partners Behavioral Healthcare designated for alcoholic rehabilitation programs. Section 5. Capital Outlay is appropriated to the two school units as follows: Iredell- Statesville Schools Mooresville Graded School District Total Restricted Sales Taxes $ 9,420,950 $2,665,415 $ 12,086,365 Capital Outlay appropriated by the Board of Commissioners is to be expended for the following categories as contained in G.S. 115C-426(f): (1) Acquisition of land 15 June 6, 2023 (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: Iredell-Statesville Schools Capital Outlay Debt Service $1,400,000 General Contracts 4,520,950 Roofing 1,200,000 Paving, Fencing, Grading 200,000 Misc. Equipment/Furniture 1,700,000 Vehicles (Buses and other) 400,000 Total – Iredell Statesville Schools $9,420,950 Mooresville Graded School District Capital Outlay Roofing, land purchase, renovations $2,378,615 Furniture & Equipment 286,800 Vehicles - Total – Mooresville Graded School District $2,665,415 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 $52,360,542 Mooresville Graded School District 14,814,072 Total $67,174,614 Section 7. Fiscal year 2023-2024 appropriations to Mitchell Community College are as follows: Mitchell Community College Current Expense $4,845,908 Capital Outlay 2,889,989 Total – Mitchell Community College $7,735,897 Section 8. Fiscal year 2023-2024 appropriations for Debt Services for all three school systems are as follows: 16 June 6, 2023 Debt Service Iredell-Statesville Schools 2015 G. O. Refunding Bonds $2,518,850 2015 General Obligation Bond (Cool Spring) 1,150,716 2016 General Obligation (NIHS/SIHS) 1,253,000 2018 General Obligation (Middle Schools) 3,585,288 2023 General Obligation (Weathers Creek HS) 1,750,000 2013 COPs Refunding (2003) 1,067,246 2013 USDA REDLG Loan 130,000 2015 Limited Obligation Refunding Bond 1,964,032 2016 Limited Obligation Refunding Bond 4,955,220 2021 LED Installment Financing 1,400,000 LED Installment Financing ISS payment (1,400,000) 2024 Limited Obligation Bond 900,000 Debt Financing Costs 30,000 Total Iredell-Statesville Schools 19,304,352 Mooresville Graded School District 2015B G.O. Refunding Bonds $ 412,548 2015 G.O. Bonds (MHS) 2,649,600 2020 G.O. Bonds (Middle School) 2,568,438 2015 Limited Obligation Refunding Bond 433,468 2016 Limited Obligation Refunding Bond 1,651,740 2013 COPs Refunding (2003) 549,794 Debt Financing Costs 12,000 Total Mooresville Graded School District 8,277,588 Mitchell Community College 2015B G.O. Refunding Bond 35,090 2008 General Obligation Bonds 326,563 2018 General Obligation Bonds 894,325 Total Mitchell Community College 1,255,978 Total Debt Service $28,837,918 Section 9. 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 10. The County Manager is hereby authorized to transfer appropriations within a fund as contained herein under the following conditions: 17 June 6, 2023 a) The County Manager or her 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 her 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 her designee may transfer amounts from funds appropriated by the Board of Commissioners for Part-time and Overtime Salaries into the salary accounts of any department. e) The County Manager may transfer amounts between the departments operated under the authority of the Sheriff of Iredell County. f) The County Manager may transfer funds during the fiscal year for projects approved in the Capital Improvement Plan to the appropriate departmental budget. g) The County Manager may expend up to $100,000 for emergency needs upon the chairman’s official declaration of a state of emergency. Section 11. Iredell County officials and employees will be reimbursed at a rate equal to the IRS milea ge reimbursement rate for authorized travel on behalf of the county. Section 12. Funds appropriated in prior fiscal years and encumbered on June 30, 2023 shall be authorized as part of the Budget Appropriation by adoption of this Budget Ordinance. Section 13. 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 (1½) 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 Moores ville. Section 14. 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 15. The fiscal year 2023-2024 tax rates for the fire districts are levied as follows: All-County 9.00¢ per $100 of valuation County-wide 0.00¢ per $100 of valuation East Alexander 0.00¢ per $100 of valuation Mt. Mourne 0.00¢ per $100 of valuation Shepherds 0.00¢ per $100 of valuation Troutman 1.00¢ per $100 of valuation 18 June 6, 2023 The estimated collection rate for the All-County fire tax district is 99.00 %. The estimated collection rate for the Troutman fire tax district is 97.50 %. Fiscal year 2023-2024 estimated property valuation for the All-County fire tax district for ad valorem tax purposes is as follows: All-County $23,316,689,000 Troutman 4,480,975,000 Section 16. The following expenditures are appropriated for the six fire districts for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. All-County $20,905,170 County-wide 2,000 East Alexander 100 Mt. Mourne 150 Shepherds 500 Troutman 439,395 It is estimated the following revenues will be available for the six fire tax districts for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. All-County Fire Tax District Current Ad Valorem Taxes $20,775,170 Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes 50,000 Interest on Delinquent Taxes 20,000 Investment Earnings 60,000 Transfer from General Fund - Appropriated Fund Balance - Total Revenue $20,905,170 County-wide Fire Tax District Investment Earnings $2,000 East Alexander Fire Tax District Investment Earnings $100 Mt. Mourne Fire Tax District Investment Earnings $150 Shepherds Fire Tax District 19 June 6, 2023 Investment Earnings $500 Troutman Fire Tax District Current Ad Valorem Taxes $436,895 Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes 1,000 Interest on Delinquent Taxes 1,000 Investment Earnings 500 Total Revenue $439,395 Section 17. The Board of Commissioners hereby agrees to contract with existing volunteer fire departments in Iredell County to provide fire protection to the All-County, 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 18. 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 19. 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, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. NC PSAP Funds $375,267 Appropriated Fund Balance 568,953 Total Revenue $944,220 Section 20. 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 2023 -2024. 911 Operations $944,220 Section 21. 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 2023-2024. Rural Operating Assistance Grants $ 311,593 NC DOT Community Transportation Grant 1,312,556 Elderly Disabled Grant – Urban (5310) 100,000 Elderly Disabled Grant – Capital (5310) - Planning 5303 Funds 72,000 Urban 5307 Funds 500,000 Other Grants - Transportation Fees 1,517,926 20 June 6, 2023 JARC Grant - Other Passenger Fares 60,000 Vehicle Advertisements 50,000 Sale of County Property - Investment Earnings - VS Labor Credits 15,000 Propane Vehicle Fuel Rebate 45,000 Total Revenue $3,984,075 Section 22. The following amounts are appropriated for the fiscal year 2023 -2024 in the Transportation Special Revenue Fund for the operation of the Iredell County Area Transportation Service. Salaries and Benefits $2,598,134 Operating Costs 722,931 Capital Outlay 663,010 Fund Balance Budgeted Increase - Indirect Costs - Total Expenditures $3,984,075 Section 23. The JCPC Special Revenue fund is established to account for Juvenile Delinquency and Prevention Grants received from the State of North Carolina and passed through Iredell County to outside agencies. It is estimated the following revenues will be available for pass-through grants for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Grant $405,670 Transfer from General Fund - Local Grant Match 24,500 Appropriated Fund Balance 15,000 Total Revenue $445,170 Section 24. Appropriations of the JCPC Special Revenue Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 are as follows: Grants to Outside Agencies $414,670 Admin Asst. PT 5,105 Administrative Costs 10,395 Prior Year Repayments 15,000 Grants to Outside Agencies $445,170 Section 25. The Fines and Forfeitures Special Revenue fund is established to account for monies collected by the Clerk of Court for the benefit of the Boards of Education located within Iredell County. This fund is budgeted at the fund level and it is estimated the following revenues will be available for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. 21 June 6, 2023 Fines and Forfeitures $1,500,000 Section 26. Appropriations of the Fines and Forfeitures Special Revenue Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 are as follows: Boards of Education $1,500,000 Section 27. The Sheriff’s Special Revenue fund is established to account for monies collected for tax warrants and judgments. This fund is budgeted at the fund level and it is estimated the following revenues will be available for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. Warrants and Judgements Collected $1,250,000 Section 28. Appropriations of the Sheriff’s Special Revenue Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 are as follows: Warrants and Judgements Distributions $1,250,000 Section 29. The Employee Flex Benefits Special Revenue fund is established to account for monies withheld and remitted on behalf of employees. This fund is budgeted at the fund level and it is estimated the following revenues will be available for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. Employee Contributions $400,000 Section 30. Appropriations of the Employee Flex Benefits Special Revenue Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 are as follows: Employee Flex Benefits $400,000 Section 31. The Inspection Bonds Special Revenue fund is established to account for monies collected from developers for work to be performed as required by the Inspections Department. This fund is budgeted at the fund level and it is estimated the following revenues will be available for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. Inspection Bonds $500,000 Section 32. Appropriations of the Inspection Bonds Special Revenue Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 are as follows: Inspection Bonds Payment $500,000 22 June 6, 2023 Section 33. The Register of Deeds Collection Special Revenue fund is established to account for $6.20 of each fee collected by the register of deeds for registering or filing a deed of trust or mortgage. This fund is budgeted at the fund level and it is estimated the following revenues will be available for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. Fees Collected $350,000 Section 34. Appropriations of the Register of Deeds Collection Special Revenue Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 are as follows: Department of State Treasurer $350,000 Section 35. The DSS Guardianship Special Revenue fund is established to account for monies deposited with the County’s Social Services Department for the benefit of certain individuals for whom the County acts as agent. This fund is budgeted at the fund level and it is estimated the following revenues will be available for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. Guardianship Deposits $900,000 Section 36. Appropriations of the DSS Guardianship Special Revenue Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 are as follows: Guardianship Disbursements $900,000 Section 37. The Solid Waste Disposal Enterprise Fund was established as of July 1, 1991, for the operation of a baler facility and sanitary landfill. In accordance with G.S. 153A-292, the following rates are established for the fiscal year 2023-2024. Commercial solid waste Per ton $ 41.00 Construction/demolition Per ton 41.00 Shingles Per ton 20.00 Electronics Fee (CRT TV’s & Monitors) Per Item 10.00 Non-friable Asbestos Per ton 41.00 Friable Asbestos Per ton 120.00 Brush < 8 inch diameter Per ton No charge Brush > 8 inch diameter Per ton 40.00 Pallets Per ton 41.00 Pallet Cleanup Fee Triple Tipping Fee Animal carcasses Per ton 110.00 Approved Area Fill Per ton 30.00 Passenger vehicle tires off rim Per ton 125.00 Passenger vehicle tires on rim Per ton 200.00 Heavy equipment tires Per ton 300.00 Commercial / demolition transportation Per ton 10.00 23 June 6, 2023 fee from Mooresville Transfer Station Compost/Mulch One Pickup Load No charge Per loader bucket – all quantities exceeding 1 Pickup load 5.00 Convenience Sites – Const./Demo Per Pickup Load 16.00 Per ½ Pickup Load 8.00 NC Solid Waste Tax (all items placed in the landfill) Per ton 2.00 Special Handling Per load 41.00 *Household Waste Disposal Fee Per household 60.00 *Household Waste Disposal Fee (with elderly exemption) Per household 30.00 Household tire fees – Convenience Sites (once a year, no charge for 5 “off the rim” tires) Passenger tire 5.00 Large Tractor tire 10.00 * Household Waste Disposal Fee covers waste generated as a result of daily activities in a household. Household Waste Disposal Fees will be added on all 2023 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 d elinquent real property taxes. It is estimated the following revenues will be available for the fiscal year July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. Tipping Fees $6,371,459 Household Waste Disposal Fees (Household Availability) 5,280,000 NC Disposal Tax 97,200 NC Electronics Management 13,100 Mulch/Compost Sales 1,000 Electronics Management Fees 9,600 Recycling Sales 5,800 Scrap Metal Sales 177,400 White Goods Metal Sales 51,200 Tire Disposal Reimbursement & Fees 329,570 White Goods Reimbursement 85,000 Transport Fees – Mooresville Site Commercial Waste 212,911 Investment Earnings 400,000 Twin Oaks Lease 34,980 24 June 6, 2023 Methane Gas Rights 240,000 Citations 250 Appropriated Retained Earnings 250,000 Appropriated Retained Earnings – White Goods 350,000 Total Revenue $13,909,470 Section 38. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Solid Waste Disposal Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024. Administration & Operations $8,727,207 Debt Service 275,290 Lined Landfill Closure Escrow 715,556 Capital Outlay 3,271,200 Transfer to General Fund 307,743 Transfer to Solid Waste Capital Project - Increase Fund Balance 612,474 Total Expenditures $13,909,470 Section 39. 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, 2023 through June 30, 2024 are as follows: Convalescent Transport Fees and Standby $1,604,000 Appropriated Fund Balance 1,255,940 $2,859,940 Section 40. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the EMS Specialty Services Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. Salaries & Benefits $1,212,682 Operating Costs 342,048 Capital Outlay 955,448 Public Safety Complex Contribution 225,000 Transfer to General Fund-Indirect 124,762 Total $2,859,940 2023-2024 25 June 6, 2023 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, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. Contributions from Employer $12,249,550 Contributions from Employees 1,441,005 Contributions for Retirees 920,800 Stop Loss Claims Payments 719,000 COBRA Credits 18,500 Investment Earnings 32,070 Appropriated Fund Balance 106,845 Total Revenues $15,487,770 Section 2. It is estimated the following expenditures will be made in the Health Care Benefits Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. Healthcare Benefits Health Claims Payments $7,500,000 Prescription Benefits 3,750,000 Claims Administration 1,651,690 FSA Administration 9,750 Stop Loss Insurance 1,275,950 Employee Life Insurance 260,000 Employee Health Clinic 449,210 Health Savings Deposits 272,500 Health Reimbursement Accounts 40,000 Retiree Health Insurance Stipend 51,670 Professional Services 75,000 15,335,770 Wellness Wellness Coordinator Salary & Benefits 117,060 Operating Costs 5,340 Wellness Incentives - Wellness – HRA, Nursing Services, etc. 19,600 Incentive Prizes, Educational Materials 10,000 152,000 26 June 6, 2023 Total Expenditures $15,487,770 2023-2024 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, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. Contributions from Other Funds $ 1,378,450 Investment Earnings 3,000 Appropriated Fund Balance 86,000 Total Revenue $ 1,467,450 Section 2. It is estimated the following expenditures will be made in the Property and Liability Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. Insurance Premium $ 1,287,450 Deductible Insurance Pool 170,000 Other Expenses 10,000 Total Revenue $ 1,467,450 2023-2024 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, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. Employer Contribution $ 885,000 Investment Earnings 10,000 Appropriated Fund Balance - Total Revenues $ 895,000 27 June 6, 2023 Section 2. It is estimated the following expenditures will be made in the Workers Compensation Self Insurance Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. Workers Compensation Claims $ 455,000 Indemnity Payments 100,000 NCACC Program Costs 340,000 Claims Administration - Reporting Software Subscription - Total Expenditures $ 895,000 ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS County Manager Beth Mull summarized the following Administrative Matters during the Pre-Agenda meeting held at 4pm:  Request from Planning & Development to consider calling for a public hearing on June 20, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in regard to a request by Howard Bryan to release zoning and subdivision jurisdiction to the Town of Troutman.  Request from Planning & Development to consider calling for a public hearing on June 20, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in regard to a text amendment to the Land Development Code.  Request from Emergency Communications for approval of the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department.  Request from Emergency Communications for approval of a Land and Tower Lease Agreement with Harmony Volunteer Fire Department and Olin Community Center, Inc.  Request from the Finance Department for approval of Budget Amendment #41 to recognize and appropriate insurance claim proceeds.  Request from Administration for approval of a Memorandum of Agreement with NC State University for Cooperative Extension Employees.  County Construction Projects Update. MOTION by Commissioner Brown to approve the consent agenda. VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0 ANNCOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Animal Grievance Committee - 2 announcements Centralina Workforce Development Board - 2 announcements Farmland Preservation Advisory - 1 announcement ICARE Board of Directors - 1 announcement Jury Commission - 1 announcement 28 June 6, 2023 Juvenile Crime Prevention Council - 2 announcements Mitchell Community College Board of Trustees - 1 announcement Planning Board - 2 announcements Region F Aging Advisory Committee - 3 announcements Statesville Board of Adjustment (ETJ) - 1 announcement Statesville Planning Board (ETJ) - 1 announcement Troutman Planning Board (ETJ) - 1 announcement APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS (None) UNFINISHED BUSINESS (None) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (None) NEW BUSINESS (None) CLOSED SESSION The Board held a Closed Session prior to the regular meeting. MOTION by Commissioner Houpe to call for a public hearing on June 20, 2023 at 6pm regarding a maximum Economic Development Incentive of $22,372 over a three-year period for Project Iso based on a $2,015,000 investment in Iredell County. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Commissioner Brown to adjourn at 8:02pm. The Board will meet for a regular meeting Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 6pm in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING Ayes – 5; Nays – 0 __________________________________ ___________________________________ Date Approved Amy B. Anderson, Clerk