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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6-18-2019 1 June 18, 2019 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PRE-AGENDA MINUTES June 18, 2019 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in pre-agenda session on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 5:00 PM, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room located in the Iredell County Government Center 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Board Members Present Chairman James B. Mallory III Gene Houpe Jeff McNeely Marvin Norman Board Members Absent Vice Chairman Tommy Bowles Staff present: County Manager Beth Jones, County Attorney Lisa Valdez, Deputy County Manager Susan Robertson, Assistant County Manager Joe Pierce, Finance Director Deb Cheek, and Clerk to the Board Amy Anderson. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman James Mallory called the meeting to order. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA Add, under New Business:  Approval of the Amended FY20 Budget Ordinance  Report from Commissioner McNeely ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Request from the Register of Deeds for approval of a revenue stamp refund in the amount of $1,106: County Manager Beth Jones said a deed was recorded with a calculated revenue stamp of $1,370. The actual purchase price of the property was $132,000, the revenue stamp should have been $264.00. A refund in the amount of $1,106 is being requested. This was not an error in the Register of Deeds Office as it was a calculation error. Jones explained that revenue stamp refunds must be approved by the Board of Commissioners. This item will be heard during the 7PM meeting. Request from Solid Waste for approval to award the formerly bid contract to construct Phase 6 Landfill (Cells 1 & 2) with the accompanying budget amendment #41 and adopt the Capital Project Ordinance: Solid Waste Director David Lambert said there were eight qualified bids with DH Griffin came is as the lowest bidder. DH Griffin is fairly local company. They were found to be compliant with the bid and their references checked out. Lambert requested approval to award the project with the budget amendment, and to adopt the Capital Project Ordinance. Commissioner McNeely asked if this would be DH Griffin’s first landfill project. 2 June 18, 2019 Lambert said it may be their first for someone else. They have built their own as they have owned and operated a construction and demolition landfill. The company is partnering with a local company to do the liner. Lambert feels good about the partnership. DH Griffin has done a lot of large municipal projects in other arenas and was a large contractor on the debris removal in New York after 9/11. Commissioner McNeely said DH Griffin is great company for tearing things down but wondered how they were at building. Lambert said the company has started the construction side of things and seem to be growing rapidly. Chairman Mallory asked if the fund is sufficient to cover the project. Lambert said yes. Chairman Mallory asked the balance of the fund. Lambert will provide those numbers to the Board. There is a financial plan in place that calculates out 15-years and it is in good standing. Commissioner Houpe said there is $392,000 contingency. Lambert said that the contingency is in place in case a condition comes up or if anything needs to be added (clean out storm basins or etc.). Commissioner Houpe asked if that cost is included in the bid. Lambert said that is an addition but is included in the appropriation. Commissioner Houpe asked how many companies with a bid close to DH Griffin have done similar projects. Lambert said was unsure about two companies, but one company has done a project for Municipal Engineering, and the three other companies have done similar projects. Commissioner Houpe asked, out of the bidders, if Earnhardt Grading would have the most experience in these type projects. Lambert said Earnhardt does have experience with lined landfill construction. Commissioner Houpe asked if the County had to go with DH Griffin if they are qualified. Jones said the County is required to go with the lowest responsible bidder. In order not to accept the lowest bid, the lowest bidder must be deemed as irresponsible for various reasons. Commissioner Houpe asked if the point of not having done a similar project before coudl be argued. The chance of dipping into contingency is greater with a company that has not done a similar project. There is not much cost difference between Earnhardt and DH Griffin. 3 June 18, 2019 County Attorney Lisa Valdez said that is not cause to deem the company irresponsible. Commissioner McNeely said DH Griffin is bonded and not having experience with landfill projects does not mean they are unqualified. Commissioner Norman asked if staff looked into the company. Lambert said the last cell was constructed by Triangle Grading and it was their first landfill and they probably did the best job, but that is no guarantee for this project. Commissioner Houpe said DH Griffin is a good company and just wanted to make sure staff and the Board was comfortable with moving forward. Commissioner McNeely said DH Griffin is top notch. This item was placed on consent to include award the bid to DH Griffin Infrastructure, the lowest responsible bidder, for a base bid $7,848,626 plus a contingency of $392,431.30, adopt budget amendment 41 and adopt the Capital Project Ordinance. BA#41 6/18/2019 To Appropriate Retained Earnings to transfer to the SW Capital Project for the Phase VI Construction of Cells 1 & 2. Account # Current Budget Change Amended Budget 524750 499502 Appropriated Retained Earnings (7,150,000) (880,441) (8,030,441) 525751 576054 Transfers to SW Capital Project 7,150,000 880,441 8,030,441 Request from ICATS for approval of a multi-year agreement for mobile radio service and support with Mobile Communication of America : ICATS Director Bradley Johnson said the request is for a multi-year agreement for new radios. The radios are Motorola TLK100 mobile devices that work off a cellular network. Currently, drivers do not have service north of I-40 and lose service while traveling to Winston-Salem. The change would allow better communication with drivers making the system more efficient. The commitment is for $21,000 a year for 35 units. The agreement is similar to a cell phone agreement and the radios are free as long as there is a month to month contract for service. According to federal law, a driver cannot operate a vehicle with a commercial driver’s license while on the phone. The mobile radios are hands free and have a headset to allow drivers to operate the radios without it being considered distracted driving. The drivers will also have a push to talk button in the floorboard. The use of radios will also assist the department comply with HIPPA regulations because the drivers will now have an earpiece for their radio, and information will not be broadcasted about the vehicle. The driver will wear the radio on their vest. Drivers will also be able to call for assistance from the radios without having to get back to the vehicle. Chairman Mallory asked if the radios were tested on Highway 115 North. 4 June 18, 2019 Johnson said yes, the radios were tested into Wilkes County, including Brushy Mountain Road. The radios had better service than a cell phone. Chairman Mallory said at the end of the two years the County will own the radios. Johnson said yes, at the end of the two years, there will be a month to month service fee to continue the cell service. Commissioner Houpe asked how much the monthly service fee is after the two years. Johnson said the cost will not change. Commissioner Houpe asked if the price is locked in. Johnson said the price is locked in until the contract is terminated. The radios will be upgraded. Chairman Mallory said the contract should be completely renegotiable as far as the amount for service. Once the radios are paid for there may be another carrier with a better deal. Commissioner McNeely asked if the radios will be insured. Johnson said the radios were designed for military and are in a very rugged and protective case. There is no screen to crack and the unit only has two buttons. Commissioner Houpe asked if the radios have a warranty and if there is a replacement plan for a lost or stolen radio. Johnson said the radios are GPS tracked and if it has a battery charge, it is trackable. If the radio is damaged, the replacement depends on the type of damage. This item was placed on consent. Request from Planning and Development for approval of the Map Review Officers list: Planning Director Matthew Todd said the new list recognizes staffing changes for Troutman and Mooresville. This item was placed on consent. Request from Planning and Development for approval of appointment of representatives to the 2020 Census Complete Count Committee: Planning Director Matthew Todd said the Census reached out to staff about establishing a 2020 Census Complete Count Committee. There is no set number of representatives, it is recommended that the committee have between 8 – 15 members. Todd requested the appointments be made as soon as possible. The Census offers training to the committee. The committee helps get the word out about the importance of filling out census forms and are champions for the completion of the census. 5 June 18, 2019 Jones asked if the Board would like to add the announcement of the committee to the Announcement of Vacancies on Board and Commissions tonight or if they would like to delegate that to the Planning and Development Department to make the recommendations. Chairman Mallory asked what had been done in the past. Commissioner Houpe asked if previous members turned in applications. Deputy County Manager Susan Robertson said for the 2010 Census each County Commissioner appointed three people to the committee. Chairman Mallory asked the pleasure of the Board. The Board agreed to add the announcement to the Announcement of Vacancies Occurring on Boards and Commissions during tonight’s meeting. This item was placed on consent. Request from Tax Administration for denial of taxpayer request for refund that does not meet the statutory requirement: Tax Assessor Melia Miller said the request for refund does not meet the statutory requirements for NCGS 105-381. It is not a tax imposed through clerical error, illegal tax, or tax levied for an illegal purpose. There was discrepancy in the ownership and it has been that way for years. The ownership was mis-recorded in the Mapping Department. It involves two medical officers that were billed to opposite owners for years. Taxes have been assessed and reappraisal notices were sent. Tax bills were sent and paid. When brought to the attention of the Mapping Department, the correction was made and the Assessor’s Office made the correction to reflect 2019. Future tax bills will be in the correct name. Tax bills that were paid are non-refundable. There was an error but the error is not considered a clerical error. Commissioner Houpe asked if the refund has to meet certain criteria to become a clerical error for it to be reimbursed. Miller said yes. Commissioner Houpe asked if future tax bills can reflect a credit. Miller said no, that would be reimbursing the funds. This matter should be resolved between the taxpayers. Chairman Mallory said one over paid and one under paid. Commissioner McNeely said one property is $265,600 and the other is $194,000, and it should have been the other way around. McNeely asked how much the refund would be. Miller said the refund has not been calculated because the reimbursement does not meet the statutory requirements. If it met the criteria, it could only be refunded for five years from the due date. Miller said it is unfortunate to have this happen and the department regrets any inconvenience. Commissioner Houpe asked why the Board is required to deny the refund if they cannot statutorily do it. 6 June 18, 2019 Valdez said staff does not have the authority to deny the refund. There is a process for the taxpayers next remedy in the statute once the governing body has denied the refund. Commissioner Houpe asked why the Board must deny a refund that statutorily cannot be paid. Valdez said if the refund met one of the three criteria then the refund could be granted, but the statutes spell out the criteria that must be met. Commissioner Houpe said the denial is based off not meeting the requirements. Valdez said yes. Commissioner McNeely said it looks to be about $800 per year and asked how long this has happened. Miller said the deed transfer shows 2008. Chairman Mallory asked if a tax listing was returned to the tax office. Miller did not know. Taxes were paid each year and two reappraisal notices were sent with no appeal. Chairman Mallory said the properties have the same physical address with the exception of the suite number. People have a responsibility to read their mail and have to affirmatively list their taxes each year. Mallory said this looks to be something that can be worked out among the taxpayers. Mallory asked what if the shoe was on the other foot and the tax office had not received due money. Miller said there is a discovery process and if something is under listed, it can be discovered. That would allow the department to assess and levy the taxes. In this situation, the bills were sent out, the property was assessed and the ownership was wrong but the bills were paid. When the bill is paid, it does not matter who pays the tax bill. A legal tax was paid and it is non- refundable. Commissioner Houpe said if the Board was able to issue a refund the tax office would need to collect from the rightful owner. Houpe asked if a refund is allowed if someone overpays. Miller said if it were a clerical error and there was an overpayment then that would be allowed to be refunded. Chairman Mallory said the way a clerical error is defined seems odd. It is a mapping error but it is an error. It could be a clerical error where someone transposed a number and mapped it incorrectly. Mallory asked what the recourse would be. Valdez said the next step is a civil suit but the Board has to deny the request first. Miller said a mapping error that a number was transposed would be considered a clerical error if it met the criteria, it was apparent on the face of the document and it produced an untended 7 June 18, 2019 result. The error needs to meet the criteria of a clerical error within the Tax Department. The NC Court of Appeals have made reference to this what they deem to be a clerical error because it is not necessarily defined in the Machinery Act. Valdez said there was error in what the tax was that was assessed. It was the correct amount of tax on the correct piece of property, it was sent to the wrong person, but the definition is not its best. Chairman Mallory shared that he does not care for the government writing rules that create insolvable problems, it does not smell right, but the individuals here also had some responsibility to review their annual tax listing and bills. At this late date, i t has been corrected, but if they feel that they cannot work it out among themselves then they do have recourse to Superior Court. Commissioner McNeely said there are a lot of similarities within the properties, even the parcel identification numbers are similar. This item was placed on consent. Request from Tax Administration for approval of May Refunds and Releases: This item was placed on consent. Request from the Finance Department for approval of budget amendment #39 in the amount of $205,000 to appropriate investment earnings for the first debt payment of the vehicle financing: Finance Director Debra Cheek said when the budget was prepared last year a proposal from the advisor was there would only be a principal payment due in this budget year but when the financing was complete, there was a principal payment and interest payment. The request is appropriate additional investment earnings, $1.4 million, over what is budgeted in the amount of $205,000 to be able to pay the principal payment on the financing. This item was placed on consent. BA#39 6/18/2019 To appropriate investment earnings for vehicle financing debt payment Account # Current Budget Change Amended Budget 104040 480000 Investment Earnings (700,000) (205,000) (905,000) 105710 575003 Principal on Install Purchases 1,576,505 205,000 1,781,505 Request from the Facility Services Department for approval of budget amendment #40 in the amount of $32,000 to transfer funds allocated in the Capital Improvement Plan to the Facility Improvement Fund for drainage repairs at the Government Center Complex: David Saleeby said Phase 1 of the Government Center was recently completed and ready to start Phase 2. Phase 1 consisted of major structural repairs, including the cupula, re-roofing, and re- guttering. Initially, Phase 2 was to be the renovation of all the remaining exterior to bring the outside of the structure to good standard. It would serve well into the future. There is a major water filtration and inflow condition in the basement for some time. In addition to damaging paper and storage, it has created an environmental condition. More importantly, after having professionals 8 June 18, 2019 look into underneath the inside, it has also cause deterioration where the water has in flowed through the brick. The bricks are a part of the foundation that is holding up the exterior walls. Staff recommends dividing Phase 2 into two parts. Phase 2U – underground portion, design work to costs approximately $32,000. Water would need to be moved away from the building and into a stormwater system. Unfortunately, there is no stormwater system on Court Street. The street is the system and the gutters from the Government Center dumps into the street. There is a lot of work to do before coming back to the Board with results from bids to do the actual work. To get started, staff requests to move $32,000 over the total Phase 2 project into the Facility Improvement Fund. Phase 2A – above ground portion Chairman Mallory asked where the water is collected off Court Street. Saleeby said the water flows to Meeting Street, which has a stormwater system. Commissioner Houpe asked if the water will be pumped somewhere else. Saleeby does not know yet. Right now, exploratory work will be done. The Government Center was built on a hill for a reason but unfortunately that water does not leave the space because the drainage systems are well above the foundation. A system will be put in against the foundation. Repairs to the foundation will be made as needed then a waterproof system will be put in, and a corrugated system to carry the water to a drainage system. Once this is finished, the basement area will be conditioned so that it can be used for proper storage. This item was placed on consent. BA#40 6/18/2019 To transfer funds allocated in CIP to the Facility Improvement Fund for Drainage work at the Government Center Complex Account # Current Budget Change Amended Budget 105750 580055 Capital Improvements 1,669,166 (32,000) 1,637,166 105780 576000 Transfers to Other Funds 425,000 32,000 457,000 Request from Administration for approval of a resolution authorizing the exchange of property on Bristol Drive and to authorize the County Manager to request Bank of America to release this tract from the Deed of Trust: County Manager Beth Jones said the exchange came about with the purchase of the Public Safety property on Bristol Drive. The exchange is with GL Wilson Building Company. In addition to the property swap, the County will provide GL Wilson Building Company with an easement and in exchange, the County will receive an easement to access to additional property the County currently owns and maintains. Commissioner Houpe said this was previously talked about. 9 June 18, 2019 This item was placed on consent. Request from Administration for approval of an utility easement at the Jail construction site to the City of Statesville: David Saleeby said the City of Statesville Technical Review Committee required the County to make improvements along Harrill Street, Stockton Street, and Water Street. The improvements on Water Street required four decorative streetlights that would meet the downtown streetscape design. The streetlights were installed along the strip of grass between the pavement and the road. There is a control box for the lights on the County’s side of the sidewalk. The request is for a 10-foot utility easement to allow the City of Statesville to maintain the lights and control box. Chairman Mallory asked who will mow the grass. Saleeby said the Sheriff’s Office will maintain the lawn. This item was placed on consent. Request from Clerk to the Board for approval of minutes from the meetings on June 4, 2019: There were no additions or corrections. This item was placed on consent. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Mooresville Planning Board ETJ – 1 appointment APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Jones asked the Board how they would like to proceed with the announcements to the 2020 Complete Count Committee. Commissioner Norman suggested letting interested parties submit applications. Commissioner Houpe suggested reaching out to the individuals who served on the committee in 2010 to see if they are interested in serving again. Chairman Mallory agreed. Jones said staff has a list. Commissioner McNeely asked the Clerk to the Board to send the Board an application to serve. Animal Grievance (3 appointments) - Lori Root has volunteered to serve again. Justin Benfield and Jason Benge have volunteered to serve for the first time. Centralina Workforce Development Board (1 appointment) – Brenda Speece has volunteered to serve again. Farmland Preservation Advisory Board (1 appointment) – Andrew Sherrill has volunteered to serve again. Sarah Crotts has volunteered to serve for the first time. 10 June 18, 2019 I-CARE Board of Directors (2 appointments) – Yvette Smith and Melissa Wike have volunteered to serve again. Jury Commission (1 appointment) – Irene Blackburn has volunteered to serve again. Gayle Hobbs has volunteered to serve for the first time. Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (1 appointment) – Jim Mixson has volunteered to serve again. Sarah Crotts has volunteered to serve for the first time. Also, Seth Gardner has volunteered to serve as the Parks and Recreation representative. According to JCPC’s bi -laws, qualified persons must fulfill certain positions on the Council. Although council prefers the Board’s approval, it is not required. Mitchell Community College Board of Trustees (1 appointment) – Betsy Yarborough and Kevin Donaldson has volunteered to serve for the first time. MCC President Dr. Tim Brewer, President of Mitchell Community College, said the college would be honored to have either applicant. Both of them would serve the college well. Planning Board (3 appointments) – Kristi Pfeufer, Mark Davis, and Robert Palmes have all volunteered to serve again. Statesville Board of Adjustment (1 appointment) – Craig Morrow has volunteered to serve again. Troutman Board of Adjustment (1 appointment) – Town Council recommended that Helen Byers be reappointed. There were no other applicants. Troutman Planning Board (2 appointments) – Town Council recommended that Barry General and Randy Farmer be reappointed. There were no other applicants. Chairman Mallory said there are four boards with more than one applicant. Jones said yes, Farmland Preservation Advisory Board, Jury Commission, JCPC, and Mitchell Community College Board of Trustees. Commissioner Houpe asked if the appointment to the Mooresville Planning Board is the ETJ representation. Jones said yes, Mooresville will make a recommendation for the Board to approve, similar to the Town of Troutman appointments. Chairman Mallory said the appointments that do not have a consensus will be continued until July 16, 2019 meeting. Commissioner Houpe asked if there are any active pending applications. Clerk to the Board Amy Anderson will check for any active applications. (Note: there were no active applications) 11 June 18, 2019 Commissioner Houpe said there may be several applications for Planning Board and the Board discussed that the applications will continue to be active for six months or a year and would not have to apply each time. Commissioner McNeely said the three announcements for Planning Board are all willing to serve again so there may not be an opening at this time. Commissioner Houpe said there were individuals who wanted to have their applications to stay active in case there was an opening. Chairman Mallory said it is appropriate to contact any pending applicants to see if the y would like to be considered. Commissioner Norman said current members of the Planning Board have agreed to serve again. Commissioner McNeely said the Board agreed in the past to place alternates on the Planning Board so they could fill in. McNeely said since the three members are still serving and wish to serve again the alternates should remain as is. Commissioner Houpe asked if the same criteria applies to the other boards and commissions who have more than one person willing to serve. Commissioner McNeely said yes, experience is critical in all the boards and commissions. McNeely does not want to deter volunteerism but there are experienced members willing to serve again. Commissioner Houpe agreed that experience is important said given that case, the only appointment the Board needs to decide on is the Mitchell Community College Board of Trustees. Houpe suggested a set policy for appointments. The Board agreed by consensus to reappoint an active member to a board or commission if the member is willing to continue serving. NEW BUSINESS (None) COUNTY MANANGERS REPORT County Manager Beth Jones gave updates on the following item:  Solid Waste has free mulch at the Twin Oaks Facility in Statesville and Bandit Lane Facility in Mooresville. Chairman Mallory moved into Closed Session at 6:02PM. IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES June 18, 2019 12 June 18, 2019 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 7:00 PM, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Board Members Present Chairman James B. Mallory III Gene Houpe Jeff McNeely Marvin Norman Board Members Absent Vice Chairman Tommy Bowles Staff present: County Manager Beth Jones, County Attorney Lisa Valdez, Deputy County Manager Susan Robertson, Assistant County Manager Joe Pierce, Finance Director Deb Cheek and Clerk to the Board Amy Anderson. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Mallory. INVOCATION: Chairman Mallory asked everyone to bow their heads for a moment of silence or reflection and to remember several children injured in an accident earlier in the day. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Chairman Mallory. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA Add, under New Business:  Approval of the Amended FY20 Budget Ordinance  Report from Commissioner McNeely MOTION by Commissioner Norman to approve the agenda as adjusted. VOTING: Ayes – 4; Nays – 0 PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS Presentation of American Heart Association Mission: 2019 Lifeline Gold Plus Award to Iredell County EMS: Health Center Outreach Coordinator for Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Amy Craver presented the American Heart Association Mission: 2019 Lifeline Gold Plus Award to the Iredell County EMS. The award is a result of detailed minute by minute analysis of 660 patient records in 2018. The Gold Plus award is the highest level of recognition honored by the American Heart Association. In 2017, Iredell County EMS received Silver Plus, the highest level for first time applicants. This is the second consecutive year for the department to receive the Gold Plus award. For patients experiencing a heart-attack every single second counts. It is often said that time is muscle. Symptoms of a heart-attack must be quickly identified, quickly treated, and quickly transported to a PCI center. Excellent cardiac care happens when ECOM, first responders, EMS, and hospital teams work as one chain. Mission Lifeline measures how fast each step of the process and occurs and identifies areas of improvement. 13 June 18, 2019 Chairman Mallory said it is always great to have the frequent accolades that the Board articulates from time to time for first responders and EMS. It is great to have the accolades validated by a third party that is looking at metrics across the board. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD Presentation of a resolution in support of Iredell County Fairgrounds remaining in the Town of Troutman: Troutman Mayor Teross Young presented a resolution adopted on June 10, 2019 by the Town of Troutman Council. The resolution expresses the Council’s desire to keep the fairground within the corporate limits of Troutman. Mayor Young said the property has tremendous use for the County and looks forward to a property that can be of even more value to town and county residents. Council member Paul Henkel said a partnership with the County is a wonderful thing and is a win-win for the benefit of for what is known as the Iredell County Fairground so that it may improve over the upcoming years. A partnership will make the already wonderful property even better and will expand it, not only from a recreational standpoint, but an educational standpoint as well, to provide learning opportunities for all ages. Henkel would like the property expanded into an entertainment venue as well. Henkel noted that he looks forward to this partnership and many other partnerships with the County. Council member Sally Williams, a lifelong resident of Troutman, said the fairground has been in the same location her whole life and shared her desire for it to remain in the same location. It is in a good central location for all of the County’s residents. The Town will certainly do its best to help the County. Council member Paul Bryant expressed appreciation to the Board for opening the line of conversation. He also personally thanked Commissioner McNeely, County Manager Beth Jones, and Register of Deeds Ron Wyatt, and Parks and Recreation Director Michelle Hepler for continuing the conversation with the Town’s leadership so everyone better understands what has transpired in the past and what needs to be looked at in the future. It is important to have an open line of communication and maintain one as the endeavor moves forward. The fairground is a pillar of the community with having to held activities for 83 years. From a culturally and historical prospective it is recognized to be very important to Troutman. Town Council is very supportive of continuing a relationship for another 100 years. It has been a good thing for Troutman and the County. Bryant said the current location of the fairground makes it great for the extended citizenry throughout the County. The council looks forward to partnering with the County to make the fairground a place for all to be proud of. Commissioner McNeely expressed appreciation of the council. It is great to go on record and make a stand for the fair to stay where it is. The fairground needs to be used for more than just the fair. This is a beginning path to bigger and better. It will take time, money, and patience to get there. McNeely said money has been set aside in the upcoming budget for a master plan of the fairground. The study will show how the fairground can be enhanced to make it a facility for all to be proud of. Commissioner Norman said the fairground and current location mean a lot to him. 14 June 18, 2019 Commissioner Houpe thanked the Town Council for presenting the resolution. The fairground is a traditional, historical, and a mutual investment on behalf of the citizens. The county will move forward and work with interested parties to develop a Master Plan for the fairground. Chairman Mallory expressed appreciation for council presenting a formal resolution and for showing commitment to move forward collaboratively to establish a vision of how the function of a fair is met for the agricultural committee and how to expand from beyond just a few events to a signature multi-use facility that can be used throughout the year. Presentation of the 2018 Iredell County Child Fatality Annual Data Report by the County Child Fatality Prevention Team (CFPT): CFPT Chairperson Laura Johnson gave an update on the team. The team attended an in-service training with the State consultant. Through that training it was learned that an annual report was to be given to the County Commissioners and the Board of Health, because of the Board of the Health receives funding for the program in the event the team decides to do outreach activities and work towards preventing some type of injuries in children. The report is for the children deaths from 2017 that the team reviewed. The team goes through each child’s death and the community agencies represented on the team bring any information from their agency when they were involved with the family before, during, or after the child’s death. The team work on the deaths throughout year and determine a common factor, if any. In 2017, it was determined that the majority of the deaths were related to lack of prenatal 15 June 18, 2019 care which resulted in perinatal condition. The funding was used to work on pre-conception and pre-natal information kits, pamphlets, and fliers. The Health Department’s Public Development and Health Promotion Team worked to design the kits that are placed on all private obstetrician providers, pediatrician offices, and the Health Department’s clinics that deal with young children. The team reviewed nine deaths that occurred in 2017. The report includes county resident children, so if a child dies in another county, the team will still review the death. Johnson said data from nine deaths is provided and she is working with the State to gather data on the other 27. Johnson said information will be more expansive in future years as she now knows what to look for. The team also worked on its’ membership. The current membership is the largest they have had in a number of years. Johnson is hopeful the team will continue to grow and work to help prevent injuries that are incurring in the County. Commissioner Houpe expressed appreciation to the team and asked Johnson to share the data for the other 27 deaths once it is gathered. Chairman Mallory congratulated Johnson on energizing and refocusing the committee. This is a great example of a local committee. There are so many mandated by legislation. This committee has dug in and made a difference. The focus of local committees is to figure out local solutions and address local trends. If it left for someone in Raleigh or Washington to analyze data, the results will not hone in what the locals issues are. Chairman Mallory thanked Johnson for her time in organizing and leading the committee and asked that she pass on his thanks to the committee. Commissioner McNeely said this committee shows the concern for health and safety of the citizens of Iredell County, even the ones that cannot take care of themselves. What transpired on the State level with the talks of abortion, this committee drives homes what is valued in Iredell County, and that is the health and the life of a child. Presentation of the State of the County Health Report (SOTCH) by the Health Department: Health Promotion Director Megan Radford presented the State of the County Health Report. The annual report that details current health status, emerging issues, and various projects that the Department has accomplished over the last year. Radford explained demographics, mortality and morbidity, infant and child health, selected health priorities, emerging issues and new initiatives, and the Iredell Country Healthy Carolinians Taskforce. Radford said although there has been a slight decrease this year, cancer has been the leading causes of death in the County for the past five years. While the overall infant mortality rate in Iredell County increased from 5.8 to 9.7%, the African American infant mortality rate is 19 per 100,000 where it was 32 per 100,000 five years ago. Teen pregnancies have been at a constant decrease for the last few years. Improvements were made to the education to mothers. The leading cause of death among children is birth defects and perinatal conditions. There has been a slight improvement when it comes to vehicle injuries and SIDS. Chronic disease rates have been on a steady decline over the last several years. To address colorectal cancer specifically, the department worked with Iredell Health System to host an educational lunch and learn where almost 40 participants. The department also partnered with the County’s Employment Wellness Program and attended the annual health fair and was able to screen 165 county employees for colorectal cancer using an at home screening test. 16 June 18, 2019 Data related to healthy eating and physical activity is staggering. While there have been improvements in regards to residents to getting the fruits and vegetables they need, there was a slight decrease in the amount of residents that feel that there are healthy options available in the community. This year, the department’s Share the Harvest program brought in 18,500 pounds of fresh produce for residents in need. All produce was from local farmers. The department also remains active in the Get Fit Iredell Committee. Both percentages of residents who use tobacco products and those exposed to second hand smoke has decreased over the last five years. The department worked with the Statesville and Mooresville Housing Authorities while they adopted smoke-free housing policies. Staff was able to reach 245 youth age individuals with risky behavior prevention classes and partnered with Iredell Statesville Schools to provide training to all Health and PE teachers with the Project Alert program. Safe Kids Coalition is a new initiative that will address child safety topics across the County and bring together different community agencies to build a plan to improve the health and safety of Iredell County children. An emerging issue is the increase in electronic cigarette use among the youth population, specifically with the brand “juul”. The products are like USB drives and are becoming more widely available to children. Currently, the brand Juul owns approximately 68% of the market share and is growing every day. The products contain heavy metals and cancer causing chemicals. Staff is working with the Regional Consultant on a plan to address the issue. Currently, the department is working on the 2019 Community Health Assessment and there is a survey available on the county website to assist staff with creating the next State of the County Health Report. Radford encouraged everyone to take the survey. There are hard copies available at all the Health Department locations and library locations. Commissioner Houpe asked staff to consider working with the schools on the juuling issue. It is very serious problem in high schools and some middle schools and is more of problem than people realize. Commissioner McNeely expressed appreciation for the enlightening information. Chairman Mallory asked if the opioid epidemic is related to the increased cause of child deaths. Radford said staff is currently gathering data. There was one infant brought into the emergency department in 2018 for substance use withdrawal syndrome. The data is extremely hard to gather without going through the hospital data. Staff has reached out to the hospitals. Radford said there is a multitude of issues related to the increase in the causes of child deaths. There are not more than 40 child deaths a year but that is still 40 cases where incidentally with each one staff wonders the root cause. Redford said a lot relates back to the social determinacy of health. Chairman Mallory said unlike tobacco use or alcohol use, if people are educated on opioid they can become receptive to changing behaviors. If someone is an addict, there is no interest in changing behaviors. Mallory said there needs to be a strategy to work in conjunction with DSS, Guardian Ad Litem, and court system so children at risk can be assisted. The system should be a little more aggressive and intentional about removing children from those environments and into a stable environment. There has been a system focused on family reunification and family integrity for many years but it is one thing to learn how to clean your own and take care of neglect issues. That is not someone’s focus if they are feeding a habit. By the time the system, as it works today, actually produces a result, a child has been in the environment for three years and has gone through 17 June 18, 2019 incalculable harm relative to their developmental status. As a community of multiple stakeholders, everyone needs to get on the same page and addressing the subset. Chairman Mallory said the law prohibiting smoking in restaurants does not apply to vaping and there is second hand exposure to those. Mallory asked if there is anything going on in the legislator to help. Redford said the State was very progressive 10 years ago when the law went into the effect but now it does not encompass the majority of what people are using. Some are scared to have the law modified because there is a risk of losing what is currently in place. Gasto n County recently adopted the most progressive tobacco laws in the State. It is ordinance for tobacco free places. Jones explained that County offices are tobacco free, including juuling. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public hearing for the consideration of an economic development incentive for Project Donut: Iredell Economic Development Representative Chris Younger said Project Donut plans to locate a new manufacturing facility in Statesville. The company name and further details will be disclosed at a later date. The project will create 20 new full time positions and generate $6.8 million in new tax investment over the next five years. The request is for a tax back grant incentive grant in the amount up to $131,600 over a five-year period. Chairman Mallory opened the public hearing. No one wished to speak. Chairman Mallory closed the public hearing. MOTION by Commissioner McNeely to approve an economic incentive up to $131,600 over a five-year period based on the company’s investment of $6.8 million and contingent upon a contract being executed within 180 days for Project Donut. VOTING: Ayes – 4; Nays – 0 Public hearing to consider a request by David Hughes with Nest Communities, to release zoning and subdivision jurisdiction of 8.9 acres on Brawley School Road to the Town of Mooresville: Planning Director Matthew Todd said the request is an extra territorial jurisdiction release for zoning and subdivision jurisdiction to the Town of Mooresville. The property includes three parcels and is currently surrounded by Town of Mooresville jurisdiction with some neighboring commercial property. The applicant has filed for voluntary annexation with the Town. That request will not be heard until December 2019. Chairman Mallory opened the public hearing. Jimmy McKnight and David Hughes were available to answer any questions. 18 June 18, 2019 Chairman Mallory said the request is pending the annexation with the Town of Mooresville. The Board requested in the past that these go hand in glove with annexations. Chairman Mallory closed the public hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Norman Motion to approve the request for a release of zoning and subdivision jurisdiction to the Town of Mooresville by David Hughes. VOTING: Ayes – 4; Nays – 0 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT PLANNING STAFF REPORT Release of Zoning & Subdivision Jurisdiction Staff Project Contact: Rebecca Harper EXPLANATION OF THE REQUEST David Hughes with Nest Communities has requested the zoning and subdivision jurisdiction of three parcels totaling 8.9 acres be released to the Town of Mooresville. The proposed use of the property is a townhome development (a preliminary site plan has been included with this request). OWNER/APPLICANT OWNERS: Gregory Bostic Terrence D Morton & Terrence D Morton Jr. PO Box 83483 1284 Brawley School Road Baton Rouge, LA 70884 Mooresville, N.C. 28117 APPLICANT: David Hughes Nest Communities 236 Raceway Drive, Suite #7 Mooresville, NC 28117 PROPERTY INFORMATION LOCATION: On Brawley School Road in Mooresville; more specifically identified as PIN #s 4636163144, 4636165336, & 4636164247. DIRECTIONS: Brawley School Road, on right past Forest Lake Boulevard. SURROUNDING LAND USE: This property is surrounded by residential & commercial uses. SIZE: The property is 8.9 acres. EXISTING LAND USE: The properties are vacant. ZONING HISTORY: This properties have been zoned R-A since county-wide zoning was established in 1990. The adjoining properties to the north are already in Mooresville’s ETJ. 19 June 18, 2019 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 w hich 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: In 2016, the average number of vehicles per day on this section of Brawley School Road was 26,000. The capacity for Brawley School Road is over 23,000 vehicles per day. The Town of Mooresville requires a TIA when a proposed development will generate 500 daily trips or 100 trips at the peak am and pm hours. SCHOOLS: Because this is property is being used for high -density residential purposes, there could be implications on local schools. Woodland Heights Elementary, Brawley M iddle, and Lake Norman High are the schools for students in this area. 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 othe r 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. The 2030 Horizon Plan recommends Low Density Residential Uses for this area. If developed under the County’s zoning regulations, approximately 12 single family homes would be permitted. With the additional parcel already in the Town’s jurisdiction, the draft plan shows a proposed 123 units. The request meets all the requirements for an ETJ release and staff recommends in favor of this request. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Request from the Register of Deeds for approval of a revenue stamp refund in the amount of $1,106: Register of Deeds Ron Wyatt explained that on May 20, 2019 a local law firm recorded a deed stating the purchase price of property was $685,000 and an excise tax of $1,370 was collected. The sales price of the property was actually $132,000 and the excise tax to be paid is $264.00. The law firm caught the error two days later and is requesting a refund in the amount $1,106. MOTION by Commissioner McNeely to approve the refund. VOTING: Ayes – 4; Nays – 0 County Manager Beth Jones summarized the items that were placed on the consent agenda as follows:  Request from the Register of Deeds for approval of a revenue stamp refund in the amount of $1,106.  Request from Solid Waste for approval to award the formerly bid contract to construct Phase 6 Landfill (Cells 1 & 2) with the accompanying Budget Amendment #41 and adopt the Capital Project Ordinance. 20 June 18, 2019  Request from ICATS for approval of a multi-year agreement for mobile radio service and support with Mobile Communications of America.  Request from Planning and Development for approval of the Map Review Officers list.  Request from Planning and Development for approval of appointment of representatives to the 2020 Census Complete Count Committee.  Request from Tax Administration for denial of taxpayer request for refund that does not meet the statutory requirement.  Request from Tax Administration for approval of May Refunds and Releases.  Request from the Finance Department for approval of budget amendment #39 in the amount of $205,000 to appropriate investment earnings for the first debt payment of the vehicle financing.  Request from Facility Services Department for approval of budget amendment #40 in the amount of $32,000 to transfer funds allocated in Capital Improvement Plan to the Facility Improvement Fund for drainage repairs at the Government Center Complex.  Request from Administration for approval of a resolution authorizing the exchange of property on Bristol Drive and to authorize the County Manager to request Bank of America release this tract from the current Deed of Trust.  Request from Administration for approval of an utility easement at the Jail construction site to the City of Statesville. Request from Clerk to the Board for approval of minutes from the meeting on June 4, 2019. MOTION by Commissioner Norman to approve the consent agenda. VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0 ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Mooresville Planning Board – 1 appointment APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD AND COMMISSIONS Chairman Mallory said most Appointments to Boards and Commissions have been consolidated to a six-month scalable basis. Jones said the Board has agreed by consensus that if there is an individual willing to be reappointed that experience does matter in the situation. Animal Grievance (3 appointments) - Lori Root has volunteered to serve again. Justin Benfield and Jason Benge have volunteered to serve for the first time. Centralina Workforce Development Board (1 appointment) – Brenda Speece has volunteered to serve again. Farmland Preservation Advisory Board (1 appointment) – Andrew Sherrill has volunteered to serve again. I-CARE Board of Directors (2 appointments) – Yvette Smith and Melissa Wike have volunteered to serve again. 21 June 18, 2019 Jury Commission (1 appointment) – Irene Blackburn has volunteered to serve again. Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (1 appointment) – Jim Mixson has volunteered to serve again. Seth Gardner has volunteered to serve as the Parks and Recreation representative. According to JCPC’s bi-laws, qualified persons must fulfill certain positions on the Council. Although council prefers the Board’s approval, it is not required. Planning Board (3 appointments) – Kristi Pfeufer, Mark Davis, and Robert Palmes have all volunteered to serve again. Statesville Board of Adjustment (1 appointment) – Craig Morrow has volunteered to serve again. Troutman Board of Adjustment (1 appointment) – Helen Byers has volunteered to serve again and Town Council recommended that she be reappointed. Troutman Planning Board (2 appointments) – Barry General and Randy Farmer have volunteered to serve again and Town Council recommended that they be reappointed. Jones explained that Mitchell Community College Board of Trustees has one appointment and Betsy Yarborough and Kevin Donaldson have volunteered to serve for the first time. Chairman Mallory asked for a motion for the recommendations and explained that the appointments with more than one applicant will be deferred to give the Board more time to review the applications. MOTION by Commissioner Houpe to approve all nominations for Boards and Commissions and table Mitchell Community College Board of Trustees appointment until July 16, 2019. VOTING: Ayes – 4; Nays – 0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Norma Lee, representing Troutman Garden Club, spoke in favor of keeping the fairground in the Troutman. Lee explained the property needs complete refurbishment and better parking. The hot and dark conditions of the exhibition hall make it difficult to keep flowers during the fair. This year is the 84th County Fair. Many residents and visitors have been coming to Troutman all their lives and with that comes revenue. In addition to other exhibitions and horse sales more events can be done at the fairground. Troutman is a unique small town America and without the fairground, it is just a street. Lee explained the Board has said they need convincing that the residents want the fairground; if it is taken away it will become known that they want it. Lee thanked the Board for their encouraging comments earlier in the meeting and their interest. 22 June 18, 2019 Chairman Mallory thanked Lee for sharing her heartfelt affection for the fair. Within discussions, the Board has recognized to up the game and bring the fair into the 21st century and it should reflect the best of our communities. There will a process to determine what the vision of the fairground is and then find the resources to make it happen. The buildings are not re-habitable. Before anything is done, a master plan needs to be in place that everyone can be excited about. NEW BUSINESS Finance Director Debra Cheek said on June 17, 2019 an error was discovered in the school funding worksheet. The error was made in the evaluation update. Cheek said the majority of the correction is in the debt reserve, money that is put back to pay for debt and future capital items. With the change, school funding has been reduced by $3,172,643 and Capital Improvement Fund has been increased by a corresponding $3,172,643. Iredell-Statesville Schools will receive $429,428 more in capital funding and Mooresville Graded Schools will receive a small decrease of $115,022. Chairman Mallory said the upside is there is no decrease other than the $115,022 to either school district. Cheek said there is an increase to Iredell-Statesville and a decrease to Mooresville-Graded. Jones explained that these are Capital Outlay Funds not current expense. Chairman Mallory said the school districts have already been given there budget numbers. Given that there are additional dollars being put into the County’s Capital Improvement as a result of this, the Board should make whole Mooresville, and not decrement them in terms of their budget. Commissioner Norman had no problem with the suggestion. Commissioner McNeely said it would be fair to hold to the County’s end of the bargain. MOTION by Commissioner Norman to approve the amended Budget Ordinance with the amendment to make Mooresville Graded Schools whole. VOTING: Ayes – 4; Nays – 0 IREDELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 2019-2020 AMENDED 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, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020 in accordance with the chart of accounts heretofore established for this County: County Commissioners $ 205,951 23 June 18, 2019 Administration 717,077 Human Resources 676,301 Elections 646,313 Finance 1,208,293 Tax Administration & Land Records 3,432,746 Information Technology Services 1,909,288 Register of Deeds 865,743 Facility Services Operations & Buildings 4,111,270 Vehicle Services 376,432 Courts 875,516 Legal 111,000 Economic Development 2,376,710 General Governmental 3,852,789 Special Appropriations 714,449 Sheriff's Department 17,302,881 Jail 11,626,539 Animal Services 1,723,387 Emergency Communications 3,182,129 Emergency Medical Service 9,545,085 Fire Marshal 401,091 Emergency Management 298,962 Public Safety Outside Agencies 1,165,952 Building Standards & Central Permitting 2,957,676 Planning & Erosion Control 824,425 Cooperative Extension Service 377,913 Health Department 9,170,282 Human Services Building 245,677 Partners Behavioral Healthcare 565,875 Social Services Administration 23,132,438 Veterans Service 199,924 Public Library 3,631,314 Recreation & Parks 1,417,966 School Funding 103,626,862 Debt Service 2,220,310 Transfer to JCPC 24,500 Transfer- Facilities Improvement Fund 130,000 Transfer to Countywide Fire Tax Dist. 195,103 Capital Improvement Fund 6,609,823 Total Expenditures - General Fund $222,655,992 Section 2. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the General Fund for Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020. Taxes: Ad Valorem – Current $ 133,978,598 Ad Valorem – Delinquent 1,925,000 24 June 18, 2019 Interest on Delinquent Taxes 610,000 Local Option 1¢ Sales Tax 21,755,650 1983 Local Option 1/2¢ Sales Tax 9,941,850 1986 Local Option 1/2¢ Sales Tax 10,852,500 Municipal Hold Harmless (3,340,000) Medicaid Hold Harmless 2,250,000 Interest on Investments 1,250,000 ABC 5¢ Bottle Tax 53,000 Cable TV Tax 495,000 Court Facility Fees 258,000 Tax Collection Fees 975,000 Register of Deeds Fees 2,846,750 Sheriff’s Office and Jail Revenues 1,031,325 EMS (911) Fees 4,585,751 Building Standards 6,862,859 Planning 411,500 Health Department Revenues 4,867,480 Social Services Revenues 12,569,047 Recreation Fees and Grants 779,395 Other Financing Sources 4,757,876 Other Revenues 2,939,411 Total Revenues – General Fund $222,655,992 Section 3. There is hereby levied a tax rate of 52.75¢ per One Hundred Dollars Valuation of property listed for taxes as of January 1, 2019. Total estimated property valuation for ad valorem tax purposes for the 2019-2020 fiscal year is $25,678,684,000. The estimated tax collection rate is 98.91% for 2019-2020 fiscal year. Section 4. All ABC – 5¢ Bottle Tax Revenues received from Code 347-01 of the 2019- 2020 General Fund Revenues are designated to support the County’s 2019-2020 appropriation to Partners Behavioral Healthcare designated for alcoholic rehabilitation programs. Section 5. Capital Outlay and School Safety and Security funds are appropriated to the two school units as follows: Iredell- Statesville Schools Mooresville Graded School District Total Restricted Sales Taxes $ 7,371,071 $ 2,122,984 $ 9,494,055 7.2¢ Ad Valorem Tax 15,224,766 3,074,268 18,299,034 25 June 18, 2019 Additional Ad Valorem Tax 5,333,357 1,524,317 6,857,674 4.25¢ Ad Valorem Tax 6,156,470 3,118,849 9,275,319 1¢ Ad Valorem Tax 985,576 284,364 1,269,940 Interest on QSCB 448,534 - 448,534 Interest on Build America Bonds 2,081 - 2,081 Totals $35,521,855 $10,124,782 $45,646,637 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 (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 and Safety and Security Expenditures for the two school units are as follows: Iredell-Statesville Schools Debt Service 2015 G. O. Refunding Bonds $2,945,400 2015 General Obligation Bond (Cool Spring) 1,150,716 2016 General Obligation (NIHS/SIHS) 1,429,000 2018 General Obligation (Middle Schools) 4,025,288 2008 COPS Refunding Bond 2,116,643 2009 Build America Bond 264,345 2013 COPs Refunding (2003) 1,298,176 2013 USDA REDLG Loan 130,000 2015 Limited Obligation Refunding Bond 2,333,287 2016 Limited Obligation Refunding Bond 5,882,130 Debt Financing Costs 30,000 Total Debt Service 21,604,985 Capital Outlay Furniture, Equipment & Technology 4,767,013 Land Purchase - Roofing 925,000 Paving 910,000 Annual Renovations 4,818,705 26 June 18, 2019 Vehicles (Buses and other) 525,000 Total Capital Outlay 11,945,718 Safety and Security School Resource Officers $1,275,109 Safety and Security Equipment 696,043 Total Safety and Security 1,971,152 Total – Iredell Statesville Schools $35,521,855 Mooresville Graded School District Debt Service 2015B G.O. Refunding Bonds $ 493,937 2015 G.O. Bonds (MHS) 3,023,100 2015 Limited Obligation Refunding Bond 514,964 2016 Limited Obligation Refunding Bond 1,960,710 2008 Installment Financing Refunding 356,216 2013 COPs Refunding (2003) 668,757 Debt Financing Costs 12,000 Total Debt Service 7,029,684 Capital Outlay Roofing, land purchase, renovations 2,278,070 Furniture & Equipment 218,301 Vehicles 30,000 Total Capital Outlay 2,526,371 Safety and Security School Resource Officers 250,100 Safety and Security Equipment 318,627 Total Safety and Security 568,727 Total – Mooresville Graded School District $10,124,782 Deviation of more than 10% from approved Capital Expenditures or Safety and Security Expenditures will require prior approval from the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. 27 June 18, 2019 Section 6. Current Expense funds are appropriated to the two school units as follows: Iredell-Statesville Schools $38,575,250 Mooresville Graded School District 11,110,275 Total $49,685,525 Section 7. Fiscal year 2019-2020 appropriations to Mitchell Community College are as follows: Mitchell Community College Current Expense $3,600,364 Capital Outlay 948,950 Safety and Security 761,964 Debt Service 2015B G.O. Refunding Bond 42,013 2008 General Obligation Bonds 372,189 2018 General Obligation Bonds 1,009,325 2009 Build America Bond 150,054 Total Debt Service 1,573,581 Total – Mitchell Community College $6,884,859 Section 8. In order to carry out their duties, copies of this Budget Ordinance shall be furnished to the County Commissioners, the Finance Officer, and the Clerk to the Board. Section 9. The County Manager is hereby authorized to transfer appropriations within a fund as contained herein under the following conditions: a) The County Manager or 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, 28 June 18, 2019 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 10. Iredell County officials and employees will be reimbursed at a rate equal to the IRS mileage reimbursement rate for authorized travel on behalf of the county. Section 11. Funds appropriated in prior fiscal years and encumbered on June 30, 2019 shall be authorized as part of the Budget Appropriation by adoption of this Budget Ordinance. Section 12. The Board of County Commissioners hereby authorizes the Iredell County Tax Collector to collect taxes or other fees listed on the ad valorem tax bill for the City of Statesville, Town of Mooresville, Mooresville Graded School District, Town of Harmony, Town of Love Valley, Town of Troutman, Town of Davidson and any other municipality in compliance with contracts adopted by the respective governing boards. A charge of one and one-half (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 Mooresville. Section 13. The Board of County Commissioners hereby authorizes the Iredell County Tax Collector to process taxes received from the NC Department of Revenue’s Vehicle Tax System and distribute those collections net of NCDMV collections fees to the City of Statesville, Town of Mooresville, Mooresville Graded School District, Town of Harmony, Town of Love Valley, Town of Troutman, and Town of Davidson. Section 14. The fiscal year 2019-2020 tax rates for the fire districts are levied as follows: County-wide 9.00¢ per $100 of valuation East Alexander 7.00¢ per $100 of valuation Mt. Mourne 7.00¢ per $100 of valuation 29 June 18, 2019 Shepherds 7.00¢ per $100 of valuation Troutman 7.50¢ per $100 of valuation The estimated collection rate for the five established fire districts is as follows: County- wide 98.25%; East Alexander 96.44%; Mt. Mourne 99.14%; Shepherds 98.67%; Troutman 98.40%. Fiscal year 2019-2020 estimated property valuations for the fire tax districts for ad valorem tax purposes are as follows: County-wide $8,823,783,000 East Alexander 175,509,000 Mt. Mourne 1,594,400,000 Shepherds 1,776,176,000 Troutman 2,466,472,000 Section 15. The following amounts are appropriated for the five fire districts for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020. County-wide $ 8,136,535 East Alexander 122,483 Mt. Mourne 1,116,232 Shepherds 1,254,787 Troutman 1,854,256 It is estimated the following revenues will be available for the five fire tax districts for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020. County-wide Fire Tax District Current Ad Valorem Taxes $7,802,430 Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes 100,000 Interest on Delinquent Taxes 29,000 Investment Earnings 10,000 Transfer from General Fund 195,105 Appropriated Fund Balance - Total Revenue $8,136,535 East Alexander Fire Tax District Current Ad Valorem Taxes $118,483 Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes 3,000 Interest on Delinquent Taxes 900 Investment Earnings 100 30 June 18, 2019 Total Revenue $122,483 Mt. Mourne Fire Tax District Current Ad Valorem Taxes $1,106,482 Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes 6,000 Interest on Delinquent Taxes 2,000 Investment Earnings 1,750 Appropriated Fund Balance - Total Revenue $1,116,232 Shepherds Fire Tax District Current Ad Valorem Taxes $1,226,787 Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes 20,000 Interest on Delinquent Taxes 5,000 Investment Earnings 3,000 Total Revenue $1,254,787 Troutman Fire Tax District Current Ad Valorem Taxes $1,820,256 Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes 23,000 Interest on Delinquent Taxes 6,000 Investment Earnings 5,000 Appropriated Fund Balance - Total Revenue $1,854,256 Section 16. The Board of Commissioners hereby agrees to contract with existing volunteer fire departments in Iredell County to provide fire protection to the County-wide, East Alexander, Mt. Mourne, Shepherds, and Troutman Fire Districts. The County Finance Officer shall not release funds to the departments unless an executed contract is on file for each individual fire department. Section 17. The Board of Commissioners hereby agrees to contract with Iredell County Rescue Squad, North Iredell Rescue Squad, Troutman Rescue Squad, Lake Norman Fire & Rescue, Mooresville Fire & Rescue, Mt. Mourne Fire & Rescue, Shepherds Fire & Rescue, and South Iredell Fire & Rescue to provide rescue squad services for which they are certified and the County requires within the boundaries of the Rescue Squad Service District. The County Finance Officer is instructed not to release funds to the departments unless an executed contract is on file for each rescue squad. Section 18. The 911 Emergency Telephone System Fund was established as a self- supporting special revenue fund on July 1, 1991. Effective January 1, 2008, all revenues of the Fund are provided by allocations of service fees from the NC 911 Fund. It is estimated the following revenues will be available for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020. 31 June 18, 2019 NC PSAP Funds $661,786 Appropriated Fund Balance 42,160 Total Revenue $703,946 Section 19. The following amount is appropriated in the 911 Emergency Telephone System Fund for the operation and maintenance of the 911 System for the fiscal year 2019-2020. 911 Operations $703,946 Section 20. The Transportation Special Revenue Fund was established on July 1, 2004 to account for grants and other special revenue received for the operation of Iredell County Transportation Service and Iredell Community Transportation. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available for the fiscal year 2019-2020. Rural Operating Assistance Grants $ 230,772 NC DOT Community Transportation Grant 700,294 Elderly Disabled Grant – Urban (5310) 125,000 FTA Elderly Disabled Grant -Rural (5310) - Elderly Disabled Grant – Capital (5310) 100,000 Other Grants 125,000 Transportation Fees 1,265,000 Urban 5307 Funds 300,000 JARC Grant 60,000 Other Passenger Fares 45,000 Vehicle Advertisements 20,000 Sale of County Property 40,000 Investment Earnings 10,000 VS Labor Credits 20,000 Insurance Claim Proceeds 5,000 Total Revenue $3,046,066 Section 21. The following amounts are appropriated for the fiscal year 2019-2020 in the Transportation Special Revenue Fund for the operation of the Iredell County Area Transportation Service. Salaries and Benefits $1,938,478 Operating Costs 589,562 Capital Outlay 518,026 Indirect Costs - 32 June 18, 2019 Total Expenditures $3,046,066 Section 22. The JCPC Special Revenue fund is established to account for Juvenile Delinquency and Prevention Grants received from the State of North Carolina and passed through Iredell County to outside agencies. It is estimated the following revenues will be available for pass-through grants for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020. Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Grant $286,800 Transfer from General Fund - Local Grant Match 24,500 Appropriated Fund Balance 15,000 Total Revenue $326,300 Section 23. Appropriations of the JCPC Special Revenue Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020 are as follows: Grants to Outside Agencies $295,798 Admin Asst. PT 6,060 Administrative Costs 9,442 Prior Year Repayments 15,000 Total Expenditures $326,300 Section 24. 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 2019-2020. Commercial solid waste Per ton $ 38.00 Construction/demolition Per ton 38.00 Shingles Per ton 15.00 Electronics Fee (CRT TV’s & Monitors) Per Item 10.00 Non-friable Asbestos Per ton 38.00 Friable Asbestos Per ton 110.00 Brush < 8 inch diameter No charge No charge Brush > 8 inch diameter Per ton 38.00 Pallets Per ton 38.00 Pallet Cleanup Fee Triple Tipping Fee Animal carcasses Per ton 110.00 33 June 18, 2019 Approved Area Fill Per ton 25.00 Passenger vehicle tires off rim Per ton 100.00 Passenger vehicle tires on rim 150.00 Heavy equipment tires Per ton 250.00 Commercial / demolition transportation fee from Mooresville Transfer Station Per ton 10.00 Compost/Mulch One Pickup Load Per loader bucket – all quantities exceeding 1 Pickup load No charge 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 35.00 *Household Waste Disposal Fee Per household 56.00 *Household Waste Disposal Fee (with elderly exemption) Per household 28.00 Household tire fees – Convenience Sites (once a year, no charge for 5 “off the rim” Passenger tire 5.00 tires) Large Tractor tire 10.00 * Household Waste Disposal Fee covers waste generated as a result of daily activities in a household. Household Waste Disposal Fees will be added on all 2019 tax bills for each residence in Iredell County. “Residence” means property used or, if vacant, designed to be used as a residential dwelling for one or more persons, whether or not the property is also used for other non-dwelling purposes excluding commercial uses. The term includes mobile homes, single family, multi- family, and other structures used or designed to be used as residential dwellings. There can be multiple residences within a single structure, such as apartments, duplexes, town houses or condominiums. The Household Waste Disposal Fee is to be collected in the same manner as property taxes in accordance with G.S. 153A-293, and it will be collected when delinquent in the same manner as delinquent real property taxes. It is estimated the following revenues will be available for the fiscal year July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Tipping Fees $4,796,363 Household Waste Disposal Fees (Household Availability) 4,270,168 NC Disposal Tax 78,400 NC DEQ HHW Collection Facility - NC Electronics Management 12,000 Mulch/Compost Sales 500 Electronics Management Fees 24,400 Recycling Sales 116,700 34 June 18, 2019 Scrap Metal Sales 123,300 White Goods Metal Sales 43,600 Tire Disposal Reimbursement & Fees 243,204 White Goods Reimbursement 64,960 Transport Fees – Mooresville Site Commercial Waste 189,069 Investment Earnings 300,000 Twin Oaks Lease 32,214 Methane Gas Rights 270,000 Citations 500 Appropriated Retained Earnings 900,000 Appropriated Retained Earnings – White Goods 80,750 Total Revenue $11,546,128 Section 25. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Solid Waste Disposal Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020. Administration & Operations $6,619,830 Debt Service 326,785 Lined Landfill Closure Escrow 630,723 Capital Outlay 3,587,003 Transfer to General Fund 229,776 Transfer to Solid Waste Capital Project - Increase Fund Balance 152,011 Total Expenditures $11,546,128 Section 26. The EMS Specialty Services Enterprise Fund was established in December, 2011 to account for the operations of a convalescent transport service. Estimated revenues for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 are as follows: Convalescent Transport Fees and Standby $1,278,056 Appropriated Fund Balance 133,787 $1,411,843 35 June 18, 2019 Section 27. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the EMS Specialty Services Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2019– June 30, 2020. Salaries & Benefits $900,685 Operating Costs 271,098 Capital Outlay 3,000 Public Safety Complex Contribution 125,000 Transfer to General Fund-Indirect 112,060 Total $1,411,843 2019-2020 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, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020. Contributions from Employer $9,300,620 Contributions from Employees 1,388,060 Contributions for Retirees 955,000 Stop Loss Claims Payments 719,000 COBRA Credits 18,500 Investment Earnings 30,000 Appropriated Fund Balance 246,995 Total Revenues $12,658,175 Section 2. It is estimated the following expenditures will be made in the Health Care Benefits Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020. Healthcare Benefits 36 June 18, 2019 Health Claims Payments $ 7,000,000 Prescription Benefits 2,100,000 Claims Administration 610,000 FSA Administration 9,750 Stop Loss Insurance 1,400,000 Employee Life Insurance 200,000 Employee Health Clinic 370,309 Health Savings Deposits 265,000 Health Reimbursement Accounts 40,000 Professional Services 63,000 General Interior Improvements 175,000 12,233,059 Wellness Wellness Coordinator Salary & Benefits 79,404 Operating Costs 3,062 Wellness Incentives 315,000 Wellness – HRA, Nursing Services, etc. 18,400 Incentive prizes, Educational Materials 9,250 425,116 Total Expenditures $12,658,175 2019-2020 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, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020. Contributions from Other Funds $ 999,178 Investment Earnings 500 Appropriated Fund Balance - Total Revenue $ 999,678 37 June 18, 2019 Section 2. It is estimated the following expenditures will be made in the Property and Liability Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020. Insurance Premium $ 819,678 Deductible Insurance Pool 170,000 Other Expenses 10,000 Total Revenue $ 999,678 2019-2020 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, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020. Employer Contribution $ 931,700 Investment Earnings 2,000 Appropriated Fund Balance - Total Revenues $ 933,700 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, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020. 38 June 18, 2019 Workers Compensation Claims $ 455,050 Indemnity Payments 150,000 NCACC Program Costs 328,150 Claims Administration - Reporting Software Subscription 500 Total Expenditures $ 933,700 Iredell County, North Carolina Amended Capital Project Ordinance Fund 414 - Iredell County Facilities Improvements Fund Be it Ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina: Section 1. Funds for this Amended Capital Project Fund will be provided from the following Source: Amended 6/5/2018 Amendment Amended 6/4/2019 Transfer from General Fund $5,352,200 $ 130,000 $5,482,200 Section 2. The following costs shall be paid from this fund: Amended 6/5/2018 Amendment Amended 6/4/2019 Building Improvements $5,352,200 $ 130,000 $5,482,200 Section 3. This Capital Project Fund shall continue until the projects are complete. Section 4. Payments from this Capital Project Fund shall be authorized by the County Manager or her designee. Section 5. The County Manager is authorized to allocate funds between priority improvements as needed. 39 June 18, 2019 Section 6. This Amended project is effective upon adoption. Iredell County, North Carolina Amended Capital Project Ordinance Fund 421 – New Jail Construction Project Be it Ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina: Section 1. Funds for this Amended Capital Project Fund will be provided from the following sources: Amended 2/19/2019 Amendment Amended 6/4/2019 Transfer from Capital Reserve Fund $ 250,930 $ 250,930 Investment Earnings 314,865 72,196 387,061 Transfer from General Fund 25,431,019 25,431,019 Transfer from Public Safety Complex Capital Proj Fund 3,473,825 3,473,825 $ 29,470,639 $ 72,196 $ 29,542,835 Section 2. The following costs shall be paid from this fund: Amended 2/19/2019 Amendment Amended 6/4/2019 Salaries and Wages $ 146,829 $ 54,876 $ 201,705 FICA 11,236 4,198 15,434 Employee Health Benefits 565 5,955 6,520 Retirement 18,510 7,167 25,677 Professional Services – Architect 1,754,200 1,754,200 Professional Services – Other 82,504 82,504 Departmental Supplies 120,469 120,469 Supplies-Generator Fuel 15,194 15,194 Site Development 2,240 2,240 40 June 18, 2019 Contingency 439,670 439,670 Special Permitting 301,410 301,410 Construction Costs – Other 28,553 28,553 Design and Construction 26,086,859 26,086,859 Depreciable Assets 159,500 159,500 Depreciable Assets-Technology 38,500 38,500 Non-Depreciable Assets 238,000 238,000 Non-Depreciable Assets-Technology 26,400 26,400 $ 29,470,639 $ 72,196 $ 29,542,835 Section 3. This Capital Project Fund shall continue until the project is complete. Section 4. Payments from this Capital Project Fund shall be authorized by the County Manager or her designee. Payments from contingency may be approved by the County Manager with a report to the Board of Commissioners. Section 5. This Amended project is effective upon adoption. Iredell County, North Carolina Amended Capital Project Ordinance Fund 425 – Public Safety Complex Be it Ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina: Section 1. Funds for this Amended Capital Project Fund will be provided from the following sources: Amended 6/5/2018 Amendment Amended 6/4/2019 Financing Proceeds $ 11,000,000 $ 11,000,000 Sales Tax Refund 75,730 75,730 Investment earnings 56,267 48,131 104,398 Kewaunee Reimbursement 15,733 15,733 Transfers from EMS SSD 500,000 500,000 Transfers from General Fund 9,330,464 9,330,464 $ 20,978,194 $ 48,131 $ 21,026,325 41 June 18, 2019 Section 2. The following costs shall be paid from this fund: Amended 6/5/2018 Amendment Amended 6/4/2019 Salaries and Wages $ 98,719 36,584 $ 135,303 FICA 7,554 2,799 10,353 Employee Health Benefit 375 3,970 4,345 Retirement 12,448 4,778 17,226 Professional Services - Design/Eng 418,445 418,445 Supplies-Departmental-Misc 126,263 126,263 Land 325,870 325,870 Site Work - - Construction 14,557,987 14,557,987 Depreciable Assets 979,972 979,972 Depreciable Assets-Technology 344,242 344,242 Non-Depreciable Assets 169,881 169,881 Financing Closing Costs 47,613 47,613 Contingency 415,000 415,000 Transfer to Jail Capital Project Fund 3,473,825 3,473,825 $ 20,978,194 $ 48,131 $ 21,026,325 Section 3. This Capital Project Fund shall continue until the project is complete. Section 4. Payments from this Capital Project Fund shall be authorized by the County Manager or her designee. Payments from contingency may be approved by the County Manager with a report to the Board of Commissioners. Section 5. This Amended project is effective upon adoption. **** Commissioner McNeely gave an update on a meeting with the NC Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) on loss adjustment. The association is doing well and because of that, the County will see a good number for worker’s compensation and property and liabilities. The County has been a member of the association for a number of years and will continue to see the costs go down because of the longevity. Commissioner McNeely said, “From what we have seen in the paper lately, our Representative Turner is going to step down in the middle of her tenure this time and I would like 42 June 18, 2019 to inform the Board and the public that I am entering my name as one of the possible replacements for her. Letting everyone realize that’s there. You may seem me right back here again. I don’t know what the future holds, but I thought it was something to bring forth and let you all know.” Chairman Mallory said, “Thank you Commissioner McNeely. Representative Turner has had a career of public service, starting as a public school teacher and subsequently running and winning elective office as Clerk of Superior Court and later on moving on to Represent the 84 th District in the House of Representatives. She represented North Iredell and large portions of Statesville very, very well. We understand her desire to be a grandmother full time and not spend as much time away from the children. This will set up an opportunity for the Republican Party Executive Committee, by Statute, to vote and to appoint someone to her seat that will serve until the general election. I for one, am very conflicted to think about losing our fashion trend setter, but have a warm and fuzzy feeling about the knowledge, if selected, we have a representative who will have a deep background in local government issues, having had worked with the NCACC and CRTPO that will provide some unique and beneficial insights for Iredell County in terms of representation in Raleigh. We will stand by and wait what news is coming. It is my understanding that Representative Turner’s resignation is effective June 27 and that the Republican Party Executive Committee will have met prior to that and it is still in the middle of the waning week or two of the budget, until I suspect the legislature has to come back in the fall.” Commissioner McNeely said, “There may be a budget override vote that has to happen and that is why time is of the essence. I don’t know who will fill her shoes. I assume they’re size 18s because they are going to be some pretty big shoes to fill. If it is me, I will try to do my best for Iredell County.” COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT (None) CLOSED SESSIONS Chairman Mallory said a Closed Session relating to Economic Development G.S. 143- 318.11 (a) (4) was held immediately following the pre-agenda meeting. MOTION by Commissioner McNeely to call for a public hearing on July 16, 2019 at 7pm regarding a maximum economic development incentive of $115,000 over a five-year period for Project Blacktop based on a $5.8 million investment in Iredell County. VOTING: Ayes – 4; Nays – 0 MOTION by Commissioner McNeely to call for a public hearing on July 16, 2019 at 7pm regarding a maximum economic development incentive of $52,000 over a five-year period for Project R based on a $2,635,000 investment in Iredell County. VOTING: Ayes – 4; Nays – 0 MOTION by Commissioner McNeely to call for a public hearing on July 16, 2019 at 7pm regarding a maximum economic development incentive of $1,994,000 over a six -year period for Project Motor based on a $84 million investment in Iredell County. VOTING: Ayes – 4; Nays – 0 43 June 18, 2019 Chairman Mallory said, “I want to personally thank Commissioner McNeely for the contributions he’s made to this Commission and I know that you’re going to continue to serve whether in this seat or a seat in Raleigh. I personally thank you, good luck, Godspeed, and I look forward to working with you in any capacity.” ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Commissioner McNeely to adjourn at 8:25PM The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, July 16, 2019, 5:00 PM, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING: Ayes – 4; Nays – 0 __________________________________ ___________________________________ Date Approved Amy B. Anderson, Clerk