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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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,
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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
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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
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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.
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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 -
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Date Approved Amy B. Anderson, Clerk