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October 16, 2018
IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PRE-AGENDA MINUTES
October 16, 2018
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in pre-agenda session on Tuesday,
October 16, 2018 at 5:00 PM, in the Iredell County Government Center (South Wing Conference
Room), 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC.
Board Members Present
Chairman James B. Mallory III
Vice Chairman Tommy Bowles
Gene Houpe
Jeff McNeely
Marvin Norman
Staff present: County Manager Beth Jones, County Attorney Lisa Valdez, Deputy County
Manager Susan Robertson, Finance Director Debra Cheek, Deputy Clerk to the Board Amy
Anderson, and Clerk to the Board Retha Gaither.
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman James Mallory called the meeting to order.
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: County Manager Beth Jones made the following
adjustments:
Add Budget amendment 15A to Administrative Matter VIII.4 - the City of Statesville
annexed the Auto Auction property and the County needs to issue a refund from the Fire Tax
District.
Remove VII.1 Public hearing to consider the adoption of the 2020 Public Transportation
Program Resolution.
Add Administrative Matter VIII.6 – Call for a public hearing for November 20, 2018 to
consider the adoption of the 2020 Public Transportation Program Resolution.
Commissioner McNeely asked to add, under Closed Session, Property Acquisition G.S.
143-318.11 (a)(5).
APPOINTMENT BEFORE THE BOARD
Presentation by Warren Cooksey, Director of Outreach and Community Affairs,
Turnpike Authority of the North Carolina Department of Transportation : Will be presented
at the 7PM meeting.
Presentation by Administration and representatives from the Dry Cleaner Solvent
Clean-Up Program on the Iredell County Main Public Library Environmental Mitigation
Project: Will be presented at the 7PM meeting.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Request from Iredell-Statesville Schools for approval of an easement to the NC
Department of Transportation on county owned property, located on Doolie Road: Assistant
Superintendent of Facilities and Planning Dr. Kenny Miller explained that the request is a deed
not an easement. As a part of the Highway 115 widening project Doolie Road will also be widened.
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Lake Norman High School is located on Doolie Road. There is a sliver of property on Doolie Road
that is needed as a part of the widening and turning lane project. In the process of taking the request
to the Board of Education it was discovered that this piece of property is being held for collateral
for refinancing therefore, the Board needs to approve the request. The Board of Education also
requests that the funds from the deed be placed in their property acquisition fund.
Commissioner Norman asked if the intersection of Perth and Doolie Roads would be
blocked off.
Miller said based on the plan the section will be blocked. If traveling Perth Road or Doolie
Road a right turn must be made then go down, turn around, and come back up.
Norman shared his concern of potential accidents at the turnaround.
Vice Chairman Bowles said there are typically lights at the turnaround bulbs.
Commissioner Norman said the new traffic pattern would be difficult for school buses.
This item was placed on the consent agenda.
Request from Finance for adoption of a Project Ordinance for Third Creek Middle
School and Woodland Heights Middle School: Finance Director Debra Cheek said the bonds
issued for the two schools were closed on last week. The County was able to issue a par amount
of almost $44 million, premium enough to get up to $47 million for the schools and $233,000 for
the closing cost with an interest rate of 3.14. $1.8 million was advanced in last year’s budget;
therefore, that amount will go back into the general fund. The rest of the funds are going into this
project ordinance. The difference of the money received from the bonds and what the school
system felt like they needed to build the schools, interest on finance proceeds, and some sales tax
refunds and then the school is also asking for $1 million of their next year capital allotment to be
put into this fund. The school system feels that this will allow them to finish the two schools.
Typically, the County does not do the interest and sales tax refunds up front but staff feels good
about the numbers that this will be the money to come in and it will be there to build the schools.
Vice Chairman asked if the numbers include the $1 million for next year.
Cheek said yes. The $1 million will come from the capital allotment. There is no additional
money; it is a part of what they would receive in capital funds.
Chairman Mallory asked the Board if they would like to hold this item over until the regular
7pm meeting.
Vice Chairman Bowles agreed. It is the people’s business and they need to hear the
decision.
Commissioner McNeely asked if the $1 million would go into effect July 1, 2019.
Cheek said yes.
Vice Chairman Bowles asked if this is to finish the projects.
Cheek said yes.
Commissioner McNeely felt it might be easier to wait and see what exactly the school
system needs.
Cheek said that is typically what is done.
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Commissioner Houpe said this will allow the school system to set the money aside but does
not allow them to use the funds for anything else.
Chairman Mallory asked Cheek to explain this request again at the 7pm regular meeting.
Request from the Tax Assessor to adopt the Schedules of Values for the January 1,
2019 Reappraisal, approve and issue individual Orders Adopting the Final Uniform
Schedules of Values, and approve for publishing the Notice of Orders Adopting the Final
Uniform: This request will be presented at the 7pm regular meeting.
Request from the Tax Administration for approval of September Refunds and
Releases and budget amendment #15A:
This item was placed on the consent agenda.
BA#15A
10/16/2018
To appropriate fund balance in the Countywide Fire Tax District Fund for a large
refund of taxes paid.
Account # Current Budget Change Amended Budget
204880 499500 Appropriated Fund Balance (71,255)
(9,000)
(80,255)
205525 537700 Refunds of taxes paid 4,000 9,000 13,000
Request from the Deputy Clerk to the Board for approval of minutes from the
meeting on October 2, 2018: There were no comments or corrections.
This item was placed on the consent agenda.
Request from ICATS to call for a public hearing for November 20, 2018 to consider
the adoption of the 2020 Public Transportation Program Resolution:
This item was placed on the consent agenda.
COUNTY MANANGERS REPORT
County Manager Beth Jones gave updates on the following items:
The Board of Commissioners’ organizational meeting will be Monday, December 3, 2018
at 10am. Organizational meetings are held the first Monday in December after the election.
There will only be one regularly scheduled board meeting in November on November 20,
2018.
The Fall Retreat will be Friday, November 16, 2018 from 8am – 5pm.
The ATM that is currently located in the parking lot of the Register of Deeds will be
relocated to the Board of Elections parking. It is very congested on Constitution Lane due
to the construction. The ATM will be removed October 30, 2018 and will be relocated in
early 2019. .
The Board recessed into Closed Session at 5:40 PM.
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The Board returned to open session at 6:40PM until the 7:00 PM regular meeting.
IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MINUTES
October 16, 2018
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, October
16, 2018, at 7:00 PM, in the Iredell County Government Center (Commissioners’ Meeting Room),
200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC.
Board Members Present
Chairman James B. Mallory III
Vice Chairman Tommy Bowles
Gene Houpe
Jeff McNeely
Marvin Norman
Staff present: County Manager Beth Jones, County Attorney Lisa Valdez, Deputy County
Manager Susan Robertson, Finance Director Debra Cheek, Deputy Clerk to the Board Amy
Anderson, and Clerk to the Board Retha Gaither.
CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Mallory.
INVOCATION: Chairman Mallory asked everyone to bow their heads for a moment of
silence.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Chairman Mallory
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA
County Manager Beth Jones made the following adjustments:
ADD: Closed Session, Property Acquisition G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (5).
ADD: Budget amendment 15A to Administrative Matter VIII.4, Request from Tax
Administration for approval of September Refunds and Releases.
REMOVE VII.1 Public hearing to consider the adoption of the 2020 Public Transportation
Program Resolution.
ADD: Administrative Matter VIII.6 – Call for a public hearing for November 20, 2018 to
consider the adoption of the 2020 Public Transportation Program Resolution.
MOTION by Commissioner McNeely to approve the agenda as adjusted.
VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0
PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS
Recognition and presentation of plaque for retiree Retha Gaither: Chairman Mallory
said Gaither’s career in government began when she was in high school during an internship with
Davie County. This started a journey that lead her to work in the Davie County Manager’s office.
After taking some time off with her family, she started working in the school system. After serving
in different capacities there, an opportunity became available at the Iredell County Register of
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Deeds. She then moved onto be the County Manager’s Executive Assistant and then finally Clerk
to the Board in 2013.
Chairman Mallory said, “She is trading in babysitting five Commissioner for babysitting
her first granddaughter.”
Chairman Mallory expressed his sincere appreciation for Gaither’s service to the County.
Gaither said retirement is bittersweet. There is no better staff than Iredell County.
Swearing-In of Clerk to the Board Amy Anderson: Outgoing Clerk to the Board Retha
Gaither sworn-in Amy Anderson joined by her husband, Rhyne and children Ty, and Templeton.
APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD
Presentation by Warren Cooksey, Director of Outreach and Community Affairs,
Turnpike Authority of the North Carolina Department of Transportation
Chairman Mallory said the toll lane project is a hot topic and a very contentious political
issue. The Board, prior to the signing of the contract with Centra, had implored Governor McCrory
to go slow and to take into account other alternates in terms of revenues in the State. There has
been significant back and forth in the legislature. However, the toll lanes are well underway and
are scheduled to be partially completed by the end of 2018. This does not include all access points.
There are some flyovers with special access points to be added later.
Jane Leier, representing I-77 Express, presented a detailed power point explaining specific
information regarding the express, including entry, exit points, and the cost of toll lanes. A copy
of the power point is attached. The I-77 Express is the first toll lane public-private partnership with
the NC Department of Transportation. I-77 Mobility Partners is financing, developing, designing,
construction, operating, and maintaining I-77 Express. The NCDOT remains the owner of the
roadway and provides oversight of the express to ensure all requirements of the contract for the
project are met. North Carolina Turnpike Authority is responsible for managing NC Quick Pass
account, transponder distribution and customer service through the NC Quick Pass Program. The
developer, I-77 Mobility Partners, and its investor directly invested more than $250 million.
Project financing also includes $289 million of project debt. Tolls paid to use I-77 Express will go
toward paying operations, maintenance costs, and debt service of the roadway before investors
start seeing a return on their investment. The volume of cars and the speed of cars are related. As
volume increases, speed normally decreases and roads become congested. The dynamic
adjustment of toll rates allow I-77 Express to manage, in real time, varying traffic and demand
conditions in order to maintain minimum average speed. If volume on I-Express increases and
speeds decrease, prices will rise in order to ease demand for I-77 Express, bringing the system
back into balance. There are two different modes of adjusting the toll rates:
1. Schedule Mode: will apply during the first 180 from the opening of traffic on I-77
Express. During this mode, toll rates are defined every 30-minute period of every day
of the week and will not change in real-time. This allows I-77 Express drivers to get
used to the facility and to know the applicable rate for their trip beforehand.
2. Dynamic Mode: will apply after the first 180 days from the opening of traffic on I-77
Express until the end of the term. During dynamic mode, toll rates may change as often
as five minutes to accommodate changes in demand for I-77 Express.
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I-77 Mobility Partners is
financing, developing,
designing, constructing,
operating, and
maintaining I-77 Express.
NCDOT remains the
owner of the roadway.
NCDOT provides oversight
of I-77 Express to ensure
all requirements of the
contract for the project
are met.
North Carolina Turnpike
Authority is responsible
for managing NC Quick
Pass accounts,
transponder distribution
and customer service
through the NC Quick
Pass program.
NC Quick Pass Customer
Service Center located at
8015 W.WT Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28216.
I-77 Express is the first-ever toll lane public-private partnership with NCDOT
www.I77Express.com
PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP
I-77 MOBILITY PARTNERS
www.I77Express.com
•I-77 Mobility Partners was chosen by NCDOT as the best bid proposer for the I-77
Express project.
•We are financing, developing, designing, constructing, operating and maintaining
I-77 Express for the first-ever public private partnership with NCDOT.
•I-77 Express is delivered as a design-build project, which allows for real-time
changes to construction plans and scope to deliver the best-possible project.
•Our offices are located in Charlotte and our employees work, live, and play in the
communities from Charlotte to Mooresville.
I-77 EXPRESS PROJECT INVESTMENT
www.I77Express.com
•I-77 Mobility Partners, the developer, and its investors directly invested more than
$250 million.
•Project financing also includes $289 million of project debt.
•The private investment is instrumental for the construction of I-77 Express and other
infrastructure improvements along the existing portion of I-77, including the ability to
deliver the project sooner for the State of North Carolina and motorists.
•Tolls paid to use I-77 Express go toward paying operations and maintenance costs and
debt service of the roadway before investors start seeing a return on their investment.
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•I-77 Express consists of 26 miles of dedicated tolled express lanes that
will operate adjacent to the existing general purpose lanes.
•I-77 Express is separated from the existing general purpose lanes and
have an interior shoulder for enhanced safety.
•Two express lanes per direction will run from I-277 in Charlotte to just
south of Exit 28 in Cornelius.
•One express lane will run in each direction from Cornelius to just past
Exit 36 in Mooresville.
•The same number of existing free lanes will remain along the entire
highway in both directions.
•Drivers will have a choice whether to use I-77 Express, the general
purpose lanes, or a combination of each.
•Dynamic pricing will be used to maintain a minimum average speed on
I-77 Express.
•Express lanes will assist with traffic flow in all lanes.
I-77 EXPRESS OVERVIEW
www.I77Express.com
PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS
Improving the I-77 Corridor
•All along the corridor, existing infrastructure is being greatly improved in both the
general purpose lanes and the express lanes.
•Since signing the original contract, additional work was added to the project scope
to improve the roadway for drivers.
•We have worked closely with NCDOT in determining these project improvements
and adjusting timelines to accommodate the broader scope of work.
•The following improvements are part of the additional work.
www.I77Express.com
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PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS
Direct Connections for I-85
•I-77 Mobility Partners has added connections between I-77 Express and
I-85 which will improve capacity in the interchange and better serve drivers.
•These connections are funded by additional developer equity.
www.I77Express.com
PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS
Improved I-77 &I-277
Connections
•Redesigned connection with
I-277 will allow the use of the
main streets accessing uptown
Charlotte from/to I-77 Express.
•This change will increase
merging distances and improves
access to uptown Charlotte
from I-77 Express.
•The redesign minimized impacts
to adjacent neighborhoods.
www.I77Express.com
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PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS
Improving the I-77 Corridor
•A majority of I-77 Express will open as scheduled by the end of this year.
•However,the expanded scope of the project means that part of I-77 Express will
open in 2019 to allow for the additional construction to be completed.
•In case the I-77 Express opens to traffic before all sections are complete, with the
exception of the direct connectors, we will apply a discount to the toll rates
described in this presentation.
www.I77Express.com
•I-77 Mobility Partners assumed maintenance and operations
for the entire 26-mile corridor in October 2017.
•Motorists have a team available 24/7 that is fully dedicated
to monitor the corridor and maintain both the general
purpose lanes and I-77 Express to the same level of quality.
•Crews conduct roadway maintenance such as debris
cleanup, vegetation control and road repairs.
•They also assist law enforcement and emergency responders
in incident response with traffic control, roadway cleanup
and coordinating vehicle removal.
•The team has provided roadside assistance such as changing
tires, providing signaling, fuel or water to more than 900
motorists in need since beginning of operations.
•Motorists that received assistance from our crews between
April and June gave an “Excellent” rating in all completed
surveys.
I-77 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
www.I77Express.com
•I-77 Express will have 11 access points
in each direction.
•All of the entrances and exits have been
placed to allow safe movement to or
from the closest general purpose ramp.
•All merge lanes will exceed the
minimum standards of 500 feet per
lane change.
•One additional merge lane has been
added to the transfer areas to improve
safety.
•Merge lanes will be 1,500 –2,000 feet
long in most locations.
Express Lanes
General Purpose Lanes
Entrance Only Zone
Exit Only Zone
Express Lanes
General Purpose Lanes
Transfer Area
Express Lanes
General Purpose Lanes
ACCESSING I-77 EXPRESS
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•Signs will be strategically placed along the
corridor to allow motorists ample time to
decide if I-77 Express is the best option for
their trip.
•Rates will be displayed ¼ mile ahead of each
segment entry.
•The toll rate displayed when entering I-77
Express is the price motorists will be
charged for that segment.
•Toll rates posted on the I-77 Express signs
will display the transponder rate.
•Additional digital message signs will alert
drivers to any traffic conditions ahead.
I-77 EXPRESS WAYFINDING
$0.80
www.I77Express.com
I-77 EXPRESS TOLL SEGMENTS
•I-77 Express will be
divided into segments.
•Each segment represents
the portion of I-77
Express between an
entry and exit point.
•Each segment will have
its own toll rate and will
always be displayed
ahead of each segment.
Segment Description
MainLane1N 7S Between I-77 MM11 and Cindy Lane
2N 6S Between north of Cindy Lane and Lakeview Road
3N 5S Between Lakeview Road and south of Mt.Holly
4N 4S Between south of Mt. Holly and north of Stumptown Road
6N 2S Between north of Stumptown Road and north of Catawba Avenue
7N 1S Between north of Catawba Avenue and north of Langtree Road
8N 0S Between north of Langtree Road and I-77 MM36
DirectConnectors0N 8S Between I-277 and north of Cindy Lane
9N 11S Between I-277 and I-85
10N 10S Between I-77 MM11 and I-85
12N 9S Between Hambright DC and south of Mt.Holly
11N Between Hambright DC and north of Stumptown Road
www.I77Express.com
UNDERSTANDING VARIABLE PRICING
www.I77Express.com
•Our two basic principles regarding pricing are:
1.Prices should always be aligned, to the extent possible, with the demand for using
I-77 Express.
2.Prices should be adequate to keep traffic on I-77 Express at average speeds above a
minimum speed that ranges from 48 to 56 mph depending on the segment, as specified in
our contractual requirements and federal law.
•Toll segments vary in length and have different traffic patterns throughout the
day, so rates will vary by segment, direction and time-period based on those
factors.
•Having multiple segments and multiple entry and exit points allows more
flexibility for I-77 Express users to plan their trips and pay only for those portions
of I-77 Express they use.
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DYNAMIC ADJUSTMENT of RATES
•On a road, the number of cars (volume) and the speed of those cars are related. As volume increases,speed
normally decreases as roads become congested.
•The dynamic adjustment of toll rates allow I-77 Express to manage, in real time, varying traffic and demand
conditions in order to maintain a minimum average speed.
•As an example, if volume on I-77 Express increases and speeds decrease, prices will rise in order to ease demand
for I-77 Express, bringing the system back into balance.
www.I77Express.com
SCHEDULE vs. DYNAMIC MODES
www.I77Express.com
As specified in our contract with NCDOT, there are two different modes of adjusting the toll rates:
1.Schedule Mode: will apply during the first 180 days from the opening of traffic on I-77
Express.
During Schedule Mode, toll rates are defined for every 30-minute period of every day of the week and won’t
change in real-time. This allows I-77 Express drivers to get used to the facility, knowing the applicable rate for their
trip beforehand.
The full schedule of rates for this period can be found in our web page www.I77express.com
2.Dynamic Mode: will apply after the first 180 days from the opening of traffic on I-77 Express
until the end of the term.
During Dynamic Mode, toll rates may change as often as every five minutes to accommodate changes in demand
for I-77 Express.
SCHEDULE MODE RATES
The toll rates per segment and time of day for NC Quick Pass users* will be the following during
the first 180 days of operation of the project **:
* Bill By Mail Rates are higher
**The full schedule of rates for every 30 minute period is available at www.I77express.com
www.I77Express.com
Weekdays Weekends
Segment
AM Peak
6:30 AM
9:00 AM
Mid Day
10:00 AM
2:00 PM
PM Peak
3:00 PM
7:00 PM
Night
8:00 PM
5:30 AM
Day
10:00 AM
8:00 PM
Night
8:00 PM
10:00 AM
NB SB NB SB
MainLane1N-7S I-77 MM11-Cindy $0.90 $0.60 $0.90 $0.35 $0.60 $0.35
2N-6S Cindy -Lakeview $0.60 $0.50 $0.60 $0.35 $0.50 $0.35
3N-5S Lakeview –Mt.Holly $0.65 $0.50 $0.65 $0.35 $0.50 $0.35
4N-4S Mt. Holly –Stumptown $1.00 $1.10 $0.60 $1.10 $1.00 $0.35 $0.60 $0.35
6N-2S Stumptown –Catawba $1.65 $1.75 $0.80 $1.75 $1.65 $0.35 $0.80 $0.35
7N-1S Catawba –Langtree $0.85 $0.75 $0.60 $0.75 $0.85 $0.35 $0.60 $0.35
8N-0S Langtree –I-77 MM36 $0.90 $0.80 $0.60 $0.80 $0.90 $0.35 $0.60 $0.35
Direct Connectors0N-8S I-277 –Cindy $1.30 $0.90 $1.30 $0.65 $0.90 $0.65
9N-11S I-277 –I-85 $1.70 $1.20 $1.70 $0.95 $1.20 $0.95
10N-10S I-77 MM11 –I-85 $1.30 $0.90 $1.30 $0.65 $0.90 $0.65
12N-9S Hambright DC $0.40 $0.30 $0.40 $0.30 $0.40 $0.30
11N Hambright DC -Stumptown $1.40 $0.90 $1.50 $0.65 $1.00 $0.65
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SCHEDULE MODE TRIP EXAMPLES
*Toll rate examples of a NC Quick Pass user. Bill by Mail rates are higher.
Trip Rush Hour (Highest)Midday or Weekends
From I-85 to Catawba Avenue $4.10*$2.40*
From Uptown to I-485 $2.55*$1.60*
From I-485 to Catawba Avenue $2.85*$1.40*
From Sam Furr Road to I-77 Exit 36 $3.40*$2.00*
From I-77 Exit 11 to I-77 Exit 36 $6.55*$4.20*
www.I77Express.com
DYNAMIC MODE RATES
•The toll rates per segment after the initial 180 days of operation will be set
between the minimum and maximum values shown in the following table.
•In peak periods, the toll rates are expected to be closer to the upper limit.
•In off-peak periods, toll rates will be in the middle area of the range.
•At night time, toll rates will be in the lower end of the range.
•All toll rates will be reevaluated and adjusted dynamically as often as every
five minutes.
•The minimum and maximum toll rates per segment will be adjusted
periodically in accordance with the contract and North Carolina law.
www.I77Express.com
DYNAMIC MODE RATE RANGE
*Toll rates for a NC Quick Pass user. Bill By Mail rates are higher.
The minimum and maximum toll rates per segment will be adjusted periodically in accordance
with the contract and North Carolina law.
Segment Minimum Rate (*)Maximum Rate (*)MainLane1N-7S I-77 MM11-Cindy $0.35 $1.20
2N-6S Cindy -Lakeview $0.35 $0.85
3N-5S Lakeview –Mt.Holly $0.35 $0.85
4N-4S Mt. Holly –Stumptown $0.35 $1.75
6N-2S Stumptown –Catawba $0.35 $2.35
7N-1S Catawba –Langtree $0.35 $1.20
8N-0S Langtree –I-77 MM36 $0.35 $1.20
Direct Connectors0N-8S I-277 –Cindy $0.35 $1.75
9N-11S I-277 –I-85 $0.35 $2.35
10N-10S I-77 MM11 –I-85 $0.35 $1.75
12N-9S Hambright DC -Mt.Holly $0.30 $0.60
11N Hambright DC -Stumptown $0.35 $2.35
www.I77Express.com
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MORE INFORMATION ONLINE
•Visit www.I77Express.com at any time to see
more information about toll rates to help you
plan your trip.
•Our website will soon contain other resources
to help you with your trip:
•Plan Your Trip tool
•Average pricing calculator
www.I77Express.com
www.I77Express.com
Iredell County Board of Commissioners
October 16,2018
Warren Cookey, Director of Outreach and Community Affairs, Turnpike Authority of the
North Carolina Department of Transportation, presented a power point outlining how the all -
electronic toll lanes will work and how to pay the lanes. There will not be any tollbooths on the
toll lanes. Patrons using the toll lanes have the option of an NC Quick Pass (a prepaid transponder
account) or bill by mail program. A copy of the power point is included.
Chairman Mallory encouraged the public to stay informed of this ongoing project.
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ncdot.gov/turnpike
Warren Cooksey
October 16,2018
Tolling 101: What You Need to Know
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I-77 Express Lanes
Monroe Expressway
Overview How Tolling Works NC Quick Pass Bill by Mail ContactMonroeExpressway/I-77
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All-Electronic Tolling
North Carolina Turnpike Authority’s
Toll Collection Program
NO TOLL BOOTHS! NO STOPPING!
Overview
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How Tolling Works NC Quick Pass Bill by Mail ContactMonroeExpressway/I-77
NC Quick Pass –Prepaid Transponder Account
Tolls are automatically deducted from prepaid account
Two Options to Pay
Bill by Mail Program –Postpaid
An image of your license plate will be captured and an invoice will
be mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle
After the first mailed invoice, customers can opt-in to receive
future invoices by email through the Bill by Email option
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NC Quick Pass
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Bill by Mail ContactMonroeExpressway/I-77OverviewHow Tolling Works
1 NC Quick Pass (Standard)
Cost –FREE
Pay tolls in NC, GA and FL
Transponders –Three options to fit your travel needs
How Tolling Works
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Transponders –Three options to fit your travel needs
2 NC Quick Pass E-ZPass
Cost –$7.40 +tax
Pay tolls in NC, GA, FL
and all E-ZPass states+
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Pay tolls in NC, FL, GA
and all E-ZPass states
&
Set HOV3+ status in the I-77 Express
Lanes to travel for free when there
are three or more people in the vehicle
Transponders –Three options to fit your travel needs
+
3 NC Quick Pass E-ZPass Flex
Cost –$16.49 +tax
Note: All NC Quick Pass transponders can be used with the NC Quick Pass HOV mobile app
(available for download in November) to set HOV3+ status for free travel in the I-77 Express Lanes.
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Bill by Mail
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Bill by Mail
Receive invoice by U.S.P.S.Review Bill by Mail invoice Make payment online, by phone, by
mail or at a Customer Service Center
www.ncquickpass.com
(877)7MY-PASS
NC Quick Pass
Customer Service Center
PO Box 71116
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Presentation by Administration and representatives from the Dry Cleaner Solvent
Clean-Up Program on the Iredell County Main Public Library Environmental Mitigation
Project: County Manager Beth Jones introduced Billy Meyer from the NC Department of
Environmental Quality, Genna Olson with Hart Hickman, and Becka Deal with Hart Hickman. In
April 2018, the County reached out to the State for help with some contamination issues that were
discovered at the Public Library. The County petitioned to join and was accepted into the Dry
Cleaning Solvent Program. The State has been working diligently collecting samples and trying to
identify the level of contamination and if any mitigation is necessary.
Olson explained there six current or former dry cleaners found in the area of the main
Public Library. There is evidence of release from three of those. Releases were found from Iredell
Laundry Company, Sloan’s Cleaners, and former Smith Cleaners. Two of those sites have
petitioned to enter the Dry Cleaning Solvent Act Program. Dry Cleaning Solvent is a liquid. If
spilled at the ground surface it will generally migrate downward with gravity. It usually does not
spread out a lot until it reaches the water table. The water table is about 2 5 – 30 feet deep.
Contaminated soil usually reveals that the release was nearby. There is hefty amount of soil
contamination around the Iredell Laundry Company site. There is a little contamination near the
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coin-operated laundry but it is pretty negligible in comparison to the Iredell Laundry impacts.
There is some impacts around the Sloan’s Cleaners and Smith’s Cleaners. Based on the data thus
far, there are releases around the library, from Iredell Laundry, and Sloan’s Cleaners seem to
comingle downgrade into one big bloom. There are additional groundwater assessments planned,
to further define the assessment. Occupants in the area can be exposed to contamination through
drinking water wells, shallow soil contamination, surface water, and vapor intrusion. A recent
surveyed showed no drinking water wells within a half mile of the library. All the shallow soil
contamination areas are paved therefore there is no worry about this exposure route. There is a
surface water body north of the library and as a part of the next phase of the investigation samples
will be taken next to the surface water body. Based on the data so far this is not expected to be a
big problem. Vapor intrusion has been the primary focus of the investigation. Vapor intrusion is
the migration of vapors from contaminated soil or groundwater into overlying buildings. Based on
data thus far, the nearby courthouse buildings are outside the area of contamination. A vapor
intrusion investigation is a part of next phase of work for the area of Sloan’s Cleaners and Smith’s
Cleaners. Sampling was performed to evaluate vapor intrusion in the area of the library, tax office,
and 118 Stockton Street. Soil vapor samples were taken from the building or next to the buildings.
Twenty-three soil vapor samples were collected. The only place that suggests a risk for current
occupants is around the library. No indoor sampling needs to be done for the Tax Office or 118
Stockton Street. Thirty-three indoor air samples were taken from the lower level of the library over
four rounds of sampling. There were six indoor air samples collected on the main level of the
library over two rounds of sampling. Testing showed that all non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic
risks for a library staff member is below the level considered safe. Testing showed that all non-
carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks for a library user is below the level considered safe. Despite a
pretty hefty vapor source under the southeastern corner of the library, it does not appear to be
getting into the library at this time sufficient to propose a health risk.
Next steps taken by the DSCA program will be:
Iredell Laundry Company Site
Install a permanent monitoring well network to monitor the groundwater
contamination.
Additional assessment to refine soil assessment.
On-going indoor air sampling in library during “worst-case” winter and summer
conditions to monitor and make sure the air is staying okay inside the building.
Sloan’s Cleaners and Smith’s Cleaners
Continue soil, groundwater, and vapor intrusion assessment activities.
Meyer thanked the County Manager Beth Jones and Project Manager David Saleeby for
their help in rapidly assessing the situation to ensure public safety. Currently, the State does not
plan on any further mitigation because the conditions are safe inside the library. There are dry
cleaning fluid chemicals present in the air inside the library. The State has 330 active sites that are
receiving fund money to assess or clean up. There is $6 million in the fund. There is no condition
at this site to justify releasing the trigger of funds for mitigation and remediation. The State will
continue monitoring, as there is a very strong source of soil vapor just outside the librar y causing
a safe condition. The case is high profile because of the public use of the library especially children.
Each time data came in the State was ready to take the appropriate steps to mitigate, if the results
were unsafe. There is a strong relationship between the soil vapor concentrations and the soil
contamination concentrations. The vapors are drawn in because of the pressure difference between
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the building and subsurface. There is a very strong source of vapor concentrations outside the
library. However, inside the library, the vapors reduce by about 20,000 times. It is stable but
monitoring the site should continue in case conditions were to become unsafe then mitigation can
take place. Mitigation is a measure that will stop the symptom of vapor intrusion to the building.
There are two mitigation options:
1. Application of “Retro-Coat” or similar product in vicinity of vapor source area would
prevent vapors from entering the building. “Retro-Coat” is a paint like substance that
hardens. Applied on the ground floor and along the walls. This seals all the pore
spaces and cracks, and prevents migration of vapors inside. It also significantly
reduces the risk of concentration.
2. Sub-Slab Depressurization System - Vacuum points are placed beneath slabs to
capture the vapors before they can enter the building. A mechanical fan that blows the
vapors into the atmosphere.
Remediation removes the source of the vapors. The option that seemed most reasonable is
the Soil Vapor Extraction System (SVE). This system is a really strong vacuum that pulls out all
the vapors. Because the vapors are volatile chemicals in the soil they will keep volatilizing as the
contaminate concentrations are removed and the concentrations in the soil will reduce. If the
system runs long enough the concentrations in the soil will reduce and as a result, the
concentrations and vapor phase will reduce. This option will permanently fix the situation.
Commissioner Houpe asked the lifespan of the Retro-Coat.
Meyer said data would be collected to determine where the coating would be applied. Once
applied concentrations should reduce. The lifespan is perpetual. It could last lifetimes. The
situation would be re-evaluated should significant cracks develop due to settling. The State will
take action only if the levels are deemed unsafe.
Commissioner Houpe asked if there is a way for the State to set aside funding for a
permanent fix.
Meyer said the State would step in and take action only if there is an unsafe condition.
However, the State will continue to monitor and test the site.
Commissioner Houpe said the State would reassure the patrons and employees of the
library that the facility is safe.
Meyer said the State will monitor in the winter and summer to get a feel of the stability of
the situation then annual monitoring will start.
Commissioner Houpe thanked the State for their help and involvement.
Jones said staff, State, and Hart & Hickman have talked exhaustively to find the appropriate
solution. The County wants to make the library safe for the public and employees. The State and
the Dry Cleaners Solvent Program are limited for what they expend funds. It is very clear certain
criteria must be met before funds are expended. The good news is the library is safe. The bad news
is because it is safe there is no funds to go any further. The Board wants to ensure that the library
is safe today and in the longtime future. Jones suggested the County moving forward with the
Retro-Coat. There is still work to do to restore the lower level. Holes were bored into the concrete
during the sampling process, carpet and drywall was removed. If the retro-coat is going to be done,
now is the appropriate time. The State will continue to conduct the monitoring. If any issues arise
and levels become unsafe then additional steps can be taken. The permanent solution would be a
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Capital Improvement Project and would need to be planned going forward. Right now, the l ower
level needs to be ready to occupy again.
Chairman Mallory said the data initially taken seemed more alarming than the data
presented tonight and asked where the drop-off is in terms of measurable results for non-
carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks that occur from early March to early April.
Meyer explained that the target concentration was initially based on default exposure
parameters (i.e. child being in the library for 250 days for eight hours a day). After establish ing a
more realistic scenario, the safe number drastically altered. The concentration that is safe for an
occupant is actually higher than an employee is. There are screening levels that are set and
triggered to do more assessment and sampling. Previously, those screening levels were looked at
and immediately mitigation was thought to needed to be done. The screening levels are not
designed for that. It is designed for the levels to be looked at more closely, not necessarily that it
is unsafe. A site-specific health and human risk assessment was done and that assisted with making
better decisions.
Chairman Mallory asked what accounted for the drop-off in the concentration levels.
Meyer said the initial sampling was done when no one occupied the library. There was no
activity and that is not a normal occupancy condition. The air exchange and turnover in the
building was less and in turn could have increase concentration. Thirty-three percent of outdoor
air was introduced into the library and concentration decreased by one third. Another sample was
taken after the lower level was boarded up. The heat moving from the lower level to the main level
actually created a stacking affect that induces a pressure gradient. The concentrations are still under
acceptable risk levels. The phenomenon of vapor intrusion is highly variable.
Chairman Mallory asked if the State funds are fixed or if new appropriations made.
Meyer said the largest revenue stream is the tax on the dry cleaning consumer and dry
cleaning solvent. There is an annual revenue of approximately $6 million. The funds are based off
the annual revenue.
Vice Chairman Bowles asked if the library is safe based on an assumption that a child
visiting the library a couple of hours three days a week and if the County should perform the Retro-
Coat, Sub-Slab Depressurization System, Soil Vapor Extraction System, or all three.
Meyer said the perspective of what risk is differs for each individual. The State tried to be
pro-active because the library is a public building. In his professional opinion, Meyer would be
comfortable with allowing his children go to the library as long as the State was doing their job
but can definitely understand taking action. From the County’s perspective, there is a high
concentration of the lower level and there is evidence that vapor intrusion is occurring.
Commissioner Houpe asked if the Retro-Coat is a sufficient fix along with the State
monitoring.
Meyer said the Retro-Coat, if adequately installed, is an excellent idea. It is an obvious step
to take to reduce the vapors from coming inside.
Commissioner Houpe said the Retro-Coat is the minimum step for the County to take.
Meyer said that is a very good step.
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Jones said the minimum step is to do nothing. The library is safe. The Retro-Coat is taking
an additional step for assurance and now is the time to do so, should the Board choose to do so.
Commissioner Houpe agreed. The Retro-Coat needs to take place before remodeling
begins
Commissioner McNeely said the vapors would not go away.
Meyer said vapors will remain the source of contamination is taken out.
Jones said the permanent solution is the vapor extraction system.
Chairman Mallory said to get across the lake without getting our feet wet we can either
take the boat we are in and it may leak a little or waterproof the boat, or drain the lake.
Meyer said it is much more invasive if the State has to come in after the library is
reoccupied.
Chairman Mallory expressed his appreciation to the Olsen, Meyer, Library Director Steve
Messick, and Library staff for their help.
Project Manager David Saleeby presented an estimate on retro-coating the library. The area
to coat is approximately 9,000 square feet. Anything touching concrete must be coated. Funding
for the Retro-Coat would come from the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The project will last
approximately six months.
Preparing the area for the coating $34,000
Coating $88,000
Remodeling $97,400
Contingency $15,000
Furniture replacement $11,500
Retro-Coat Estimate Total: $245,900
Jones explained if the Board chooses to Retro-Coat it needs to be done soon in order to
reopen the lower level of the library. The Soil Vapor Extraction System would be a permanent fix
and can be considered in the future, should the Board choose to.
Commissioner McNeely asked for an estimate on the permanent fix.
Soil Vapor Extraction System
Installation $250,000
Operational Maintenance (monitoring) $30-40,000 per year
$650,000
Saleeby said the Retro-Coating would allow the lower level to re-open and be able to plan
the permanent fix, if the Board chooses.
Chairman Mallory asked the funding options for the first phase.
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Jones said funds have been identified in the current CIP. These funds are due to cost saving
measures and contingency built within. Staff recommends using the CIP. There will not be a
budget amendment.
Commissioner McNeely asked if there is enough contingency to cover the roof on the
Government Center.
Jones explained that staff is working on a solution and will have an update soon. The
Government Center project has been more exhaustive than anticipated.
Commissioner Norman asked when a decision needs to be made about Retro-Coating.
Jones said it is certainly at the Board’s pleasure, but the sooner the better. Staff is proposing
the Retro-Coating process tonight and look at the more permanent solution during the budget
process.
Commissioner Houpe asked if the lower level of the library will be ready for remodel once
the coating is done or if there is a waiting period.
Saleeby said additional samples would be taken after the coating is done and before the
lower level is reoccupied.
Jones explained that according to the State’s guidelines, the library is safe to occupy as is.
This proposal is to go the extra step and eliminate the vapors from coming in.
Commissioner Bowles said it is going to cost to put the library back together.
Jones agreed and said over time more vapors may come in due to settling. The remodeling
cost will take place any way because of the work that was done to evaluate the exposure to the
solvent. For some additional funds, the County can prepare for the future, go that extra step, and
put the vapor barrier in place.
Commissioner Houpe asked if occupying a different space is an option instead of reopening
the lower level and if the permanent fix would prevent having to do the coating since the building
is safe now.
Jones said staff looked at that option but the County would have to lease space. The vapor
extraction system may take five to six years to completely mitigate the issue. The expense to lease
could be more than the coating. The coating would allow the lower level to reoccupy immediately.
The permanent fix will take time to pull the vapors out of the soil. The coating would be the first
the starting point if the Board wishes to reoccupy the building and take the extra step.
Commissioner Norman asked if library staff feels comfortable with working on the lower
level if the coating is done.
Jones said yes.
Vice Chairman Bowles said the State experts say the building is safe right now.
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Jones agreed. According to the State, the lower level is perfectly fine to work in now.
Vice Chairman Bowles said the coating is an extra step to ensure the health and safety of
our employees.
Chairman Mallory said this is dealing with a perception of risk. The Board does not want
any perception of risk. The coating addresses the immediate issues. If the lower level reoccupies
without coating and decides to coat later, everything has to remove again.
Chairman Mallory asked the Board to move forward with approving phase one.
Commissioner McNeely asked to table the issue until the November 20, 2018 meeting.
There is a lot of ifs, ands, and buts to the situation. The County may get out for $246,000 but may
be on the hook for more than $350,000 when work begins. The mitigation be never ending.
Chairman Mallory asked what would be known in 30 days that is not already known.
Saleeby suggested starting the bidding process. The exposure and contaminate are known.
Chairman Mallory said the County would not lose time if the bidding process starts. The
Board has the ability to decide to move forward or not once the bids are accepted.
Saleeby said the lower level is vacated and stable. The library is operating on the other two
levels.
Chairman Mallory asked how long the bidding process takes.
Saleeby said four to six weeks.
Commissioner McNeely is willing to look at the bids.
Commissioner Houpe asked that the General Government Task Force meet to talk about
other options. This is the first the Board has heard and it is a lot to digest without thinking it
through.
Commissioner Norman suggested starting the bidding process.
Vice Chairman Bowles and Commissioner Houpe agreed.
Commissioner McNeely said the Board needs to know the real numbers.
MOTION by Vice Chairman Bowles to move forward with the bidding process on the
Retro-Coat to find a number as close as can be done.
VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Public hearing to consider a request by Brett Kreuger to release zoning and
subdivision jurisdiction to the Town of Mooresville: Planning Director Matthew Todd
explained the request is just over four acres located on Langtree Road in Mooresville. Proposed
development of the property is commercial use and a hotel. The applicant plans to combine the
property with adjoining properties to the south. The property is also on the agenda for the Town
of Mooresville’s annexation in December 2018. The 2030 Horizon Plan calls for these parcels to
be High-Density Residential.
Commissioner Houpe asked if there have been any complaints about the request.
Todd said there was a message left asking about the request and he returned the call but
did not hear back.
Chairman Mallory opened the public hearing.
No one wished to speak.
Chairman Mallory closed the public hearing.
MOTION by Vice Chairman Bowles to Motion to approve the request for a release of
zoning and subdivision jurisdiction to the Town of Mooresville by Brett Krueger.
VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING STAFF REPORT
Release of Zoning & Subdivision Jurisdiction
Staff Project Contact: Rebecca Harper
EXPLANATION OF THE REQUEST
Brett Krueger has requested the zoning and subdivision jurisdiction of four parcels totaling 4.07 acres be released to the
Town of Mooresville. The proposed use of the property is a commercial zoning and a hotel. They are requesting the release
in order to get water and sewer from the Town of Mooresville.
OWNER/APPLICANT
OWNERS: Sandra Simmons James H Simmons Limited Family Partnership
185 Sunset Cove Ln 1706 Dove Cottage Drive
Mooresville, N.C. 28117 Mooresville, N.C. 28117
APPLICANT: Brett Krueger
1706 Dove Cottage Drive
Charlotte, NC 28226
PROPERTY INFORMATION
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LOCATION: At the end of Sunset Cove Ln in Mooresville; more
specifically identified as PIN #s 4645446675, 4645444577,
4645445749, & 4645444385.
DIRECTIONS: Alcove Road, right on Sunset Cove Ln, at the
end.
SURROUNDING LAND USE: This property is surrounded by
residential uses and Lake Norman.
SIZE: The property is 4.07 acres.
EXISTING LAND USE: Three of the parcels have houses on
them and one is vacant.
ZONING HISTORY: This property has been zoned R-A since
county-wide zoning was established in 1990. The adjoining
properties to the south are already in Mooresville’s ETJ.
OTHER JURISDICTIONAL INFORMATION: This property is located
within Mooresville’s short range USA boundary. The Town has
approved water and sewer extension to the project and the
Planning staff has submitted a letter of acknowledgement,
both of which have been included in the packet.
OTHER SITE CHARACTERISTICS: This property is located in the
Catawba/Lake Norman WSIV-CA water supply watershed
therefore there are minimum lot size/impervious coverage
restrictions.
IMPACTS ON LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND/OR FACILITES
TRAFFIC: There are no traffic counts for Sunset Cove Lane, however, there are counts for Langtree Road close to this area.
In 2015, the average number of vehicles per day on this section of Langtree Road was 4,500.
SCHOOLS: Because this is property is being used for commercial purposes, there should be no implications on local schools.
STAFF COMMENTS
STAFF COMMENTS: From a Planning perspective, this request meets the criteria for release of zoning and subdivision
jurisdiction. The parcels would be joined to other parcels already within the Town’s jurisdiction and the Town has agreed
to provide water and sewer to the site. The Town Planning staff is in support of this request, even though their plan calls for
Residential Development. The 2030 Horizon Plan recommends High Density Residential/Mixed Uses for this area. This area
has been developing as commercial/non-residential over the past few years. The Planning staff recommends in favor of
this request.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
County Manager Beth Jones summarized the items placed on the consent agenda as
follows:
Request from Iredell-Statesville Schools for approval of an easement to the NC
Department of Transportation on county owned property, located on Doolie Road.
Request from the Tax Administration for approval September Refunds and Release
and budget amendment 15A for $9,000.
Request from the Deputy Clerk for approval of minutes from the meeting on
October 2, 2018.
Request from ICATS to call for a public hearing for November 20, 2018 to consider
the adoption of the 2020 Public Transportation Program Resolution.
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MOTION by Commissioner Norman to approve the consent agenda.
VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0
Request from Finance for adoption of a Project Ordinance for Third Creek Middle
School and Woodland Heights Middle School: Finance Director Debra Cheek explained the
County is now issuing the last of the 2014 bonds authorized by the voters of Iredell County. A par
amount of $43,980,000 was issued. A premium of $3.9 million was earned and interest rate of
3.10%. The request is to appropriate these funds in order to begin construction on Third Creek
Middle School and Woodland Heights Middle School, and to also appropriate interest earnings
that staff believes will be seen on this project as well as sales tax refunds that will come back in
for the schools to appropriate. Iredell-Statesville Schools is also requesting that the County reserve
$1 million from their FY20 capital allotment to come into this capital project’s fund to be able to
complete the two middle schools.
Chairman Mallory said this is the last of projects approved by the voters in the bond
referendum in 2014. Current students of Statesville Middle School will occupy Third Creek
Middle School. Northview IB School will likely move into the old Statesville Middle School
building. Current students of Brawley Middle School will occupy Woodland Heights Middle
School. Mount Mourne IB will then occupy Brawley Middle School.
MOTION by Commissioner Norman to approve the Project Ordinance and construction
bonds for Third Creek Middle School and Woodland Heights Middle School.
VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0
Request from the Tax Assessor to adopt the Schedules of Values for the January 1,
2019 Reappraisal, approve and issue individual Orders Adopting the Final Uniform
Schedules of Values, and approve for publishing the Notice of Orders Adopting the Final
Uniform: Tax Assessor Melia Miller said the request is to complete the adoption process of the
2019 Uniform Schedules of Values, standards, and rules for Market and Present-Use Value. Per
North Carolina General Statutes, the Market and Present-Use Values schedules to be used in the
2019 Reappraisal were submitted to the Board on September 4, 2018, a public hearing was hel d
on October 2, 2018.
MOTION by Commissioner Houpe to approve and adopt the Market Value and Present-
Use Value for Final Uniform Schedules of Values, Standards, and Rules to be used in the 2019
Reappraisal. These schedules have presented separately, should approved, and adopted separately.
VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0
MOTION by Commissioner Houpe to approve and issue individual Orders Adopting the
Final Uniform Schedules of Values Standards, and Rules, Market Value Schedules and Present -
Use Value Schedule.
VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0
MOTION by Commissioner Houpe to approve for publishing the Notice of Orders
Adopting the Final Uniform Schedules of Values, Standards, and Rules for the 2019 General
Reappraisal – Market and Present-Use Value.
VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0
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Miller explained that the Notice of Orders Adopting the Schedules would be published
once a week for four successive weeks in the local newspapers. Property owners who assert the
schedules are invalid may appeal to the NC Property Tax Commissi on through November 20,
2018. A copy of the Schedules is available on the County’s website, Tax Assessor’s office, and
the Public Libraries.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
(None)
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD AND COMMISSIONS
(None)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(None)
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one wished to speak.
NEW BUSINESS
Commissioner Houpe announced that the recent annual audit of Iredell-Statesville Schools
was the 12th year with no negative findings.
Commissioner Houpe congratulated Mitchell Community College on the groundbreaking
of the Health and Science Building.
Jones reported that the Health Department and EMS jointly received a grant in the amount
$85,000. In addition, the Health Department received a 100 reaccreditation.
COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT
County Manager Beth Jones gave updates on the following items:
The Board of Commissioners’ organizational meeting will be Monday, December 3, 2018
at 10am. Organizational meetings are held the first Monday in December after the election.
There will only be one regularly scheduled board meeting in November on November 20,
2018.
The Fall Retreat will be Friday, November 16, 2018 from 8am – 5pm.
The ATM currently located in the parking lot of the Register of Deeds will be relocated to
the Board of Elections parking lot. It is very congested on Constitution Lane due to the
construction. The ATM will be removed October 31, 2018 and will be relocated at the
Board of Elections in early 2019.
CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session was held immediately following the 5:00PM pre-agenda meeting.
MOTION Commissioner Houpe made a motion to call a public hearing on November 20,
2018 at 7pm regarding a maximum economic development incentive of $333,500 over a five-
year period for Project Storehouse based on a $17 million investment in Iredell County.
VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0
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MOTION Commissioner McNeely made a motion to call a public hearing on November 20,
2018 at 7pm regarding a maximum economic development incentive of $131,600 over a five-
year period for Project Donut based on a $6.8 million investment in Iredell County.
VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Commissioner McNeely to adjourn at 9:30 PM. The next regular meeting
will be Tuesday, November 20, 2018, 5:00 PM, in the South Wing Conference Room, Government
Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC.
VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0
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Date Approved Amy B. Anderson, Clerk