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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9-17-2019 1 September 17, 2019 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PRE-AGENDA MINUTES September 17, 2019 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in pre-agenda session on Tuesday, September 17, 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 Mallory Vice Chairman Tommy Bowles Gene Houpe Marvin Norman Ken Robertson Staff present: County Manager Beth Jones, County Attorney Lisa Valdez, Deputy County Manager Susan Robertson, Assistant County Manager Joe Pierce, Finance Director Debra Cheek, and Clerk to the Board Amy Anderson. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman James Mallory called the meeting to order. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: County Manager Beth Jones said there is a corrective memo for the Appointment to Boards and Commissions on the dais. Add: Iredell-Statesville Schools will recognize the Board. Unfinished Business: Continue the discussion regarding the School Debt Reserve distribution. Chairman Mallory said this would also include a discussion regarding a public hearing for a bond, if it is the will of the Board. Chairman Mallory added an item under New Business regarding an update on transportation projects. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Request from the Iredell County Economic Development Corporation (ICEDC) to grant a 150-day extension in order to fully execute the Economic Development Incentive Agreement for Project Victory (Mack Molding): County Manager Beth Jones said staff is working with the ICEDC to ensure that all incentive agreements are fully executed and is requesting a 150-day extension for Project Victory. This item was placed on consent. Request from ICATS to call for a public hearing on October 1, 2019 for ICATS Transportation Grants: ICATS Bradley Johnson said the department is applying for four grants that include administrative, operating, combined capital, and traveler’s aid. Johnson requested the Board to conduct a public hearing on October 1, 2019 to consider the transportation grants. This item was placed on consent. 2 September 17, 2019 Request from Tax Administration for approval of August Refunds and Releases: Jones noted the refunds and releases is larger than normal due to timely appeals that were made and approved by the Board of Equalization and Review. This item was placed on consent. Request from Clerk to the Board for approval of minutes from the meeting on September 3, 2019: This item was placed on consent. This item was placed on consent. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS (None) UNFINISHED BUSINESS Chairman Mallory said at a previous meeting the Schools Facilities Task Force made a presentation on the different capital needs for Iredell-Statesville Schools, Mooresville Graded Schools, and Mitchell Community College. At that meeting, the Task Force provided a recommendation for the use of funds that the Board was advised that were available to the entities based on the previous bond issue, savings achieved, lower than anticipated interest rates, and the bond was put in tranches. The money for the projects were not borrowed until they were ready to go. Those projects totaled $21,392,339 based on a proportional distribution of those funds each systems’ part of the bond is as follows: $12,965,080 Iredell-Statesville; $ 6,427,126 Mooresville Graded Schools $ 2,000,132 Mitchell Community College Chairman Mallory said “The discussion we had evolved from that question as to if those funds were provided, we’re obviously looking at a recommendation for Phase 1 from the Facilities Task Force, of a number of projects to include the renovation and additions to elementary schools in Mooresville Graded Schools together with a middle school for Mooresville Graded and southern Iredell high school for Iredell-Statesville Schools. In looking at all of those requirements and for Iredell-Statesville Schools there were additional capital projects and higher level maintenance projects that they needed to work on, and since it is obviously going to require a bond in order to meet the needs of Phase 1 of schools construction, the question became if we go with a bond and release these funds today or at the time they are requested for the $21 million then if the bond did not pass then did we in fact allocate those funds in the priority in the way in which we would want those funds applied, assuming a total different circumstance and still needing to have those capital projects worked on. That evolved into a discussion of the bond in general and this board requested the three systems to provide a resolution requesting that bond and indicating their desire to have that placed on the ballot and to advocate for that bond, and advocate aggressively. In the intervening two weeks all three boards (Mooresville Graded School District, Iredell-Statesville Schools, and Mitchell Community College) have met and all three by a large majority, unanimous for Mooresville School District and Mitchell College Board, and 6-1, technically 5-1 vote in favor 3 September 17, 2019 of requesting it for Iredell-Statesville Schools. We now have that back before us. The seminal question we have before the commission this evening will be, how do we address the $21 million in terms of allocating that. The concern is valid, if we call for a bond and it doesn’t passed, have we allocated the funds in a way that is going to be the right priority towards the right kinds of investment. They also need to start moving forward on a lot of the different projects. The question before us will be do we go ahead and distribute as laid out in the handout front of us but, how do we go ahead and maintain some element of a warm and fuzzy about those funds being able to be reprogrammed in the event that the assumption of funds being there for the construction of a middle school as well as the new south Iredell high school, that they are going to be there. I would open this up for discussion. I think one option that we have looked at is going ahead and approving the allocation as we discussed previously, but to withhold distribution of that until those projects or those funds are needed in order to execute the projects.” Commissioner Houpe said, “More on a reimbursement basis as the projects have been completed.” Vice Chairman Bowles said, “I think that is very wise because we don’t know where we are in this economic cycle as well, we need to always be planning for a slowdown. I think things are very strong now, if we do get a correction it is going to be mild, but we don’t know what the future holds. I think that is a good plan.” Chairman Mallory said this is a significant step forward that needs to be done at the regular meeting. The Board agreed to hold the matter over until the regular meeting. Chairman Mallory said, “That segways into the second part of the whole question that we passed on to the schools, would like us to consider placing a bond before the people of Iredell County in a referendum. In order to accomplish the balance of their Phase 1 recommendations in the Facilities Task Force, which boils down to in essence two projects, the middle school for Mooresville Graded District and an additional high school in the southern end of the County. They have not specifically identified it but ISS owns property on the eastern side of I-77 off Ostwalt- Amity Road on Overcash Road. That question is before us and since they have answered the mail and there is nothing that precludes us from going ahead and calling for a public hearing two weeks from now to discuss whether to place that matter before the people on a referendum to finance that construction or not and the timing of that. That has to be done during what qualifies as a general election and a general election in North Carolina is considered to be the general election in November and the primary, which looks like it will be March at this point and time.” Commissioner Houpe said, “We have a potential bond referendum calendar. We can call for a public hearing in October if we choose to just to hear from the public but we are not required to. I know the school boards have asked as soon as possible to let them know if we are going to pursue this so they can start a support campaign for it. On the calendar it calls for a public hearing potentially on December 3, 2019 but I know the school boards need to know as soon as possible if we are going to do this or not. We don’t have to have a public hearing but it is the Board’s decision to do that or not before we make a formal decision.” Vice Chairman Bowles said, “I think the next meeting is the soonest we can do that.” 4 September 17, 2019 Chairman Mallory said, “I think the idea was to have a public hearing whether we need to initiate the whole process. I think we can do that October 1, 2019.” Commissioner Houpe said, “We can just move the public hearing and adjust the Bond Referendum Calendar at December 3 and put the public hearing up until October 1 before we make a formal decision.” Chairman Mallory said, “If we have all the data that you need in order to provide for that public hearing.” County Manager Beth Jones explained that Finance Director Deb Cheek put together a calendar outlining the requirements however the Board may go above and beyond those. Cheek said the Board can do public hearing on October 1, but it is not required. She explained that holding a public hearing on October 1 would not negate the public hearing slated for December 3. That hearing would still need to be held to correctly follow the timeline. Cheek said the first requirement in the process was to receive requests from the school systems. Cheek went through the Bond Referendum Calendar and noted that Elections Director Becky Galliher has signed off on the calendar to show that it meets the requirements for the election on March 3, 2020. Chairman Mallory said, “It is a good idea to have as much as input as we can get. I prefer to go ahead and have a public hearing to let people know that we are going to be discussing this. We can make a decision to start the mechanics of the process that will result in an ultimate early December public hearing before it is actually decided. Vice Chairman Bowles said, “As soon as you can let the public know that this is the process the better because something you are going to put before the people, they need to know as early as possible.” Chairman Mallory explained the Board will vote on the matter later in the evening during their regular meeting. NEW BUSINESS Chairman Mallory gave an update on transportation projects. Mallory explained that the process by which roads are built in North Carolina is handled by the State. The State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) is a formula based process that evaluates the relative merits of where and when to build roads, airports, bike paths, and other inter-module concerns. The process is driven by metrics of weighting criteria. All of the proposed projects are scored and put into a lengthy process of funding and execution. Mallory said the process is much fairer than before as in the past it was more political. Based on an equitable distribution of funding throughout the transportation planning organizations statewide, the projects are scored whether they are local dollars or DOT division. A number of different projects have gone through public hearings and there are expectations of certain projects occurring in the next couple of years. The widening of Highway 150 is the biggest project in the County, together with multiple projects in Troutman and Statesville. A kink was thrown into the process this year and there is an approximate $1.5 billion shortfall in terms of the ability of the State to fund what was already in process. As a result, a lot of the projects that were expected have been deferred for a set period of time. 5 September 17, 2019 Commissioner Norman asked if that included Highway 150. Chairman Mallory said yes. By in large, most projects in Iredell County have been deferred from anywhere to two to three years. The shortfall is not a shortfall of income. The problem is unanticipated expenses. A large portion of the shortfall is related to the damages awarded to plaintiffs in the lawsuits involving the setting aside of corridors for long periods of time and people have their properties tied up. The primary one was the northwest quadrant of a perimeter highway around Winston Salem. People have not been able to sell their property and have sued. Another part is the cost of property acquisition is much greater than what was anticipated during the planning process. The evaluations of property, particularly in the area that is congested and where most of the roads are going to be improved, have seen the greatest increase in value. There is also a certain number of projects that the DOT and the Governor apparently fast forwarded to get going early, and the costs of those have turned out to be greater than anticipated. Mallory said the Charlotte Regional Transportation Organization (CRTPO) is meeting tomorrow night and Commissioner Robertson will be attending. All of the project list and deferrals will be adopted at the meeting. After that meeting, more information will be shared with the public. Commissioner Robertson said most are probably wishing the county’s projects were not delayed. The process intentionally changed to avoid someone with political influence getting what they want at others’ expense. The good part about the system is it is more rational. The bad part is the County does not have as much control as some may think. The amount of money set to be spent in the region is fixed. The CRTPO is weighted voting and Charlotte-Mecklenburg has most of the weight. The County is one of the small fish in the big pond. Robertson does not feel the outcome of tomorrow’s CRTPO meeting is debatable. Chairman Mallory said the process of a new road takes 20 – 25 years and to the extent that they are being accelerated is because municipalities and counties have put in their own money to have projects score higher. The completion of the interchange at I-40 and I-77 would not fit in the STIP process, it had to be treated as a separate project. Mallory noted that project is being delayed as well. To get on the 20 – 25 year program, there has to be a plan. In the next 6 months, staff is going to focus on developing a transportation plan. Statesville, Troutman, Mooresville, and Davidson recently completed their own transportation plans. Mallory said staff will consider those plans to where the County needs to preserve corridors or have processes in place to maintain the viability of those corridors for future connectivity of those municipalities. The County is set to double in population in the next 25 years, most of the growth is south of I-40. Mallory said the 2030 Horizon Plan is 10 years old therefore, it is time for a new horizon plan that covers land use in the County. The transportation plan will inform the horizon plan about the anticipated road net improvements. Mallory noted that public input would be solicited throughout the process. Commissioner Robertson said CRTPO is working is now working on the 2050 plan. COUNTY MANANGERS REPORT (None) IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES September 17, 2019 6 September 17, 2019 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, September 17, 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 Mallory Vice Chairman Tommy Bowles Gene Houpe Marvin Norman Ken Robertson Staff present: County Manager Beth Jones, County Attorney Lisa Valdez, Deputy County Manager Susan Robertson, Assistant County Manager Joe Pierce, Finance Director Debra 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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Chairman Mallory. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA County Manager Beth Jones said there is a corrective memo for the Appointment to Boards and Commissions on the dais. Iredell-Statesville Schools will recognize the Board under Presentations of Special Recognitions and Awards. Unfinished Business: Continue the discussion regarding the School Debt Reserve distribution. Chairman Mallory said this would also include a discussion regarding a public hearing for a bond, if it is the will of the Board. Chairman Mallory added an item under New Business regarding an update on transportation projects. MOTION by Commissioner Norman to approve the agenda as adjusted. VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0 PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS Recognition of the County Commissioners by the Iredell -Statesville Board of Education: Iredell-Statesville Board of Education Chairman Martin Page said the Board of Education hosted all of the School Resource Officers at a recent meeting along with Sheriff Darren Campbell, Statesville Police Chief, and Mooresville Police Chief. Page said it was great to see the number of officers that are involved with the students, not only providing safety but also being a friend to them. Page shared that on a recent visit to Coddle Creek Elementary there were students almost arguing who was going to carry the SRO’s tray. Page shared sincere appreciation to the Board for creating a Safety, Security, and Well Being budget line item for the schools. The schools were able to move some capital funds over to the line item and the County added funds an d 7 September 17, 2019 furnished more money for the Sheriff’s Office to allow for SROs. There is now a SRO in every high school (two in the two largest high schools), middle schools, and one SRO for every two elementary schools. Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Brady Johnson, Chairman Page, and Vice Chairman Chuck Gallyon presented each commissioner with a certificate of appreciation. Chairman Mallory expressed appreciation for the recognition. It is important that both boards be on the same team to not only provide the best world-class education but the safety, security, and wellbeing that the students deserve and need. Mallory said in today’s society, teachers and administrators deal with situations that generations before never had to deal with. All of the safety measures taken along with the School Resource Officers are pieces of the puzzle that go into providing a multi-faceted secure system. Mallory said schools are prepared as they can be within the limitations of the resources available. The one-quarter sales tax referendum was designed to be primarily focused on safety, security, and well-being issues. Mallory said since that resolution did not pass the County came up with a smaller pot of money to achieve the same desire and effect. It does not do everything the County would like to accomplish but it does enough to be able to check most of the boxes. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD Presentation by Iredell County Environmental Health Director Brady Freeman on the updated On-Site Water Protection Operation and Maintenance Policy in accordance to N.C. Rule 15A NCAC 18A.1961: Environmental Health Director Brady Freeman gave an update on the maintenance of septic systems. Freeman said the State classifies septic systems as types I – VI, ranging from an outhouse to the most complicated system. Currently, there are no level VI systems in the County. Freeman explained that Environmental Health is required to visit type III systems every five years, type IV every three years and type V every year. The owners of the type IV and V septic systems are also required to have a private certified operator to visit the sites ranging from every six months to once a week depending on how complicated the system is. The maintenance helps with the longevity of the system. Freeman explained that pump systems are mechanical and are checked for functionality. The accreditation process through the State is putting pressure on the counties to ensure they are compliant and that the systems are being checked on a regular basis. Only a few counties in the State have full maintenance programs. Freeman said the department soon will no longer be required to visit type III systems, therefore staff has decided to focus on type IV – VI systems. The department developed a maintenance policy to give staff guidance and tools when going onsite. As of January 2019, the County had 2,209 septic systems that require visits. Out of those, 1,185 are non-compliant because they do not have certified operators. Freeman said the last step in the final inspection of a septic system is to have a contract in place between a homeowner and a maintenance operator. Freeman said those noncompliant possibly come from the change in ownership as the contracts are typically for only one year and the new homeowner may not be aware of the required maintenance operator. Those non-compliant will soon receive a postcard making them aware. Freeman explained that any calls or concerns can be deferred to the Environmental Health division. Staff also plans to visit sites to make sure the systems are working as they should and some could receive notices of violation if they are not in compliant. Staff plans work with and educate homeowners throughout the process. Vice Chairman Bowles asked Freeman to explain the cost of permitting and re-inspections. 8 September 17, 2019 Freeman said there is no cost to the homeowner for Environmental Health to visit the site. The department has adjusted fees over time to include these costs because staff knew as some point they would be able to address these issues. The upfront fees cover some of the costs for the visits. Vice Chairman Bowles the County does not charge to inspect a septic tank. A maintenance contract is between the contractor and homeowner, and the homeowner can expect that to be an annual fee. Bowles said most likely the reason people have not had problems is because the septic systems were brand new when they purchased the home. Freeman said most of the systems that give problems are the ones who do not have a certified maintenance operator. Chairman Mallory asked if there is an inspection requirement for a septic system during the purchase of a new home. Freeman said he has heard that there a septic system inspection is a part of the selling process but cannot confirm. Chairman Mallory said that seems to be an appropriate time to let homeowners know. Commissioner Robertson asked if the maintenance policy is only for pump systems. Freeman said it is for more complex pump systems. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Hearing for the consideration of an economic development incentive for Pactiv, LLC (Project Blueberry): Chris Younger formally introduced Jenn Bosser as the new President and CEO of the Iredell County Economic Development Corporation. Bosser thanked the Board for the opportunity to represent the County and municipalities. Chairman Mallory said Bosser comes from the Raleigh-Durham area and brings tremendous economic development experience to the County. Bosser has an understanding of the attributes needed to be competitive in a 21st Century economy and more particularly a part of the greater Charlotte region as the County continues to grow the very best job opportunities for the citizens and at the same time grow the tax base in order to keep a low tax rate. Younger said Pactiv, also known as Project Blueberry, headquartered in Lake Forest, IL, is an industry leader in papers and plastic packaging. The company currently employs approximately 12,000 people globally. The expansion would be for their manufacturing operations in the Town of Mooresville. The company currently has 316 existing employees and plans to create 60 new full-time positions and generate $28 million in capital investment by December 2020. Younger said the Town of Mooresville voted in public hearing last night to award the company an incentive to the company that included a resolution needed for the company to qualify for a Building Reuse Grant from the State of North Carolina. The award of the Building Reuse Grant is not a requirement for the Town or the County to award an investment grant in this particular case. Chairman Mallory opened the public hearing. 9 September 17, 2019 No one wished to speak. Chairman Mallory closed the public hearing. MOTION by Vice Chairman Bowles to approve an economic incentive up to $465,000 over a five-year period based on the company’s investment of $28 million and contingent upon a contract being executed within 180 days. VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0 Continue the public hearing for the consideration of an economic development incentive for Project R: Chris Younger said Project R known as Plasgad USA develops and manufactures reusable packaging, storage and transportation solutions. Their cutting-edge solutions are among the most advanced in the world and are fully tailored to the unique requirements of their customers. The company produces solutions designed for reuse and recycling related to plastics. The company is headquartered in Israel and has two production sites in Israel, and one production site in the US. The company plans to establish a facility to receive a full production site in Statesville, North Carolina through the acquisition of RPM Plastics, in Statesville. The company will retain 32 positions and create an addition 10 full-time positions. The company plans to make $2.635 million in capital investment by December 2023. Younger requested an incentive be granted for three consecutive years totaling up to $31,500. The City of Statesville has approved an incentive grant to the company. The public hearing was opened during the September 3, 2019 meeting. No one wished to speak. Chairman Mallory closed the public hearing. MOTION by Commissioner Robertson made a motion to approve an economic incentive up to $31,500 over a three-year period based on the company’s investment of $2,635,000 and contingent upon a contract being executed within 180 days. VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0 Commissioner Robertson noted that Bosser comes from outside the County, but brings an unbiased set of eyes to look at the strengths and weaknesses. Robertson said it is clear that Bosser has a keen eye on how to market the County not just this year but for the next 10. Public hearing to consider a request from Blue Jay Investments LLC to release the zoning and subdivision jurisdiction of 8.75 acres to the Town of Mooresville: Planning Director Matthew Todd said the property is located on Ervin Road in Mooresville. The property was previously subdivided into lots under the County’s jurisdiction but at this point the lots are being combined to 8.75 acres and requesting release. The Town of Mooresville has already voted for annexation of the property for December 2019. The County’s Land Use Plan calls for the property to be low-density residential but is slated in Mooresville’s new plan to be a higher density, 3 – 6 units per acre. Todd noted that Mooresville is set to adopt their new plan within the next month. Chairman Mallory opened the public hearing. No one wished to speak. 10 September 17, 2019 Chairman Mallory closed the public hearing. MOTION by Vice Chairman Bowles to approve the request for a release of zoning and subdivision jurisdiction to the Town of Mooresville by Blue Jay Investments LLC. VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT PLANNING STAFF REPORT Release of Zoning & Subdivision Jurisdiction Staff Project Contact: Rebecca Harper EXPLANATION OF THE REQUEST Blue Jay Investments LLC has requested the zoning and subdivision jurisdiction of twelve parcels totaling 8.75 acres be released to the Town of Mooresville. The proposed use of the property is a multi-family townhome development (a preliminary site plan has been included with this request). OWNER/APPLICANT OWNER: Blue Jay Investments LLC 900 Reverdy Lane Matthews, NC 28105 PROPERTY INFORMATION LOCATION: On Ervin Road in Mooresville; more specifically identified as PIN #s 4647197832, 4647197734, 4647197684, 4647198516, 4647198468, 4647198346, 4647198275, 4647198194, 4647188977, 4647188833, 4647199819, & 4647199724. DIRECTIONS: Hwy 150 west, right on Ervin Road, on right. SURROUNDING LAND USE: This property is surrounded by a church, residential uses and Lake Norman. SIZE: The property is 8.75 acres. EXISTING LAND USE: The properties are vacant. ZONING HISTORY: These properties have been zoned R- A since county-wide zoning was established in 1990. Areas to the west and east are already in Mooresville’s ETJ. OTHER JURISDICTIONAL INFORMATION: This property is located within Mooresville’s short range USA boundary. The Town has approved water and sewer extension to the project and the Planning staff has submitted a letter of acknowledgement, both of which have been included in the packet. OTHER SITE CHARACTERISTICS: This property is located in the Catawba/Lake Norman WSIV-CA water supply watershed therefore there are minimum lot size/impervious coverage restrictions. 11 September 17, 2019 IMPACTS ON LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND/OR FACILITES TRAFFIC: There are no NCDOT traffic counts taken on Ervin Road. 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 property is being used for high-density residential purposes, there could be implications on local schools. Lakeshore Elementary, Lakeshore Middle, 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 adjacent to other parcels already within the Town’s jurisdiction and the Town has agreed to provide water and sewer to the site. The Town Planning staff is in support of this request. The proposed development density does not match the 2030 Horizon Plan, as the plan recommends Low Density Residential Uses for this area. If developed under the County’s zoning regulations, approximately 11 single family homes would be permitted. The draft plan shows a proposed 39 units. The Mooresville One plan currently under development has this area identified as neighborhood residential with a density of 3-6 units per acre. **** ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS County Manager Beth Jones summarized the items that were placed on the consent agenda as follows: Request from the Iredell County Economic Development Corporation to grant a 150-day extension in order to fully execute the Economic Development Incentive Agreement for Project Victory (Mack Molding). Request from ICATS to call for a public hearing on October 1, 2019 for ICATS Transportation grants. Request from Tax Administration for Approval of August Refunds and Releases. Request from Clerk to the Board for approval of the minutes from the meeting on September 3, 2019. MOTION by Commissioner Norman to approve the consent agenda. VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0 ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS (None) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD AND COMMISSIONS County Manager Beth Jones explained the following appointments: 12 September 17, 2019 Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) 2 appointments and 1 appointment modification – Statesville Police Chief David Addison has volunteered to serve as the Statesville Police Department’s appointment. Pamela Navey, currently serving as the Police Department appointment, has volunteered to serve as a member of the business community. Robert Lee IV has volunteered to serve as a member of the faith community. Mooresville Planning Board (ETJ) 1 appointment – Mooresville Town Board has recommended Alan Sulek to serve. MOTION by Commissioner Houpe to appoint David Addison as the Statesville Police Department representative, Pamela Navey as a member of the business community, Robert Lee IV as a member of the faith community, and Alan Sulek as an ETJ member on the Mooresville Planning Board. VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0 Chairman Mallory said Rick Howard and Becky Fox have volunteered to serve as the one appointment to the Lake Norman Marine Commission and both have a very impressive resume and would serve the commission well. MOTION by Commissioner Robertson to appoint Rick Howard to the Lake Norman Marine Commission. VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0 Chairman Mallory said Mr. Howard is a longtime member of the community and is well acquainted with the lake and its special character. Mallory said Mrs. Fox has wonderful credentials and encouraged her to look for future opportunities to serve. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Chairman Mallory said at a previous meeting the Board received a report from the Schools Facilities Task Force outlining their recommendations for the allocation of excess funds saved from the bond that issued four years ago. There was a little over $21 million worth of funds that had not been spent. These funds were created by lower than anticipated market rates on bond issues and the bond was also sequenced and phased in. The dollars were not spent until there were contracts to pay. Chairman Mallory said the Board previously agreed to divide the $21 million on a pro rata basis based on the percentage of the projects that the three school systems had as a part of that bond. In the process of discussing how to release the funds, it became evident from the Task Force’s presentation that the schools systems would like to use those funds to whittle away at the projects identified in Phase 1. This would essentially have left two major projects that could not be funded, a middle school for Mooresville Graded School District and a new high school for Iredell-Statesville Schools to be located in the southern end of the County. Chairman Mallory said that is great segway into the discussion of the bond and the necessary requirements. As an outgrowth of that, the Board requested and received resolutions from the educational entities’ respective boards asking the Commissioners to move forward to consider a bond referendum to build the two schools and increase capacity in Iredell County. The Board also asked that the educational entities demonstrate a commitment to support in educating the people of the County so that they can make an informed decision in terms of their vote on any kind of bond that comes before them. Chairman Mallory said the Board will address the issue of the funds that are being 13 September 17, 2019 allocated from the $21 million and secondly when to start the process and call for a public hearing so that the public can be educated on what the process is going forward. Commissioner Houpe expressed appreciation to the Finance Department for being able to save the money. If not, the Board would not be able reimburse the funds. MOTION by Commissioner Houpe to approve allocation of the debt reserve funds. These funds would be reimbursed on the approved and recommended projects as presented by the Schools Facility Task Force in Phase 1. This is in preparation for a potential Bond being considered for March 2020. These projects were also approved by each system’s Boards from Iredell- Statesville Schools, Mooresville Graded Schools, and Mitchell Community College Board of Trustees. The reimbursements would be reimbursed by invoice as the projects are completed. The allocation amount potentials are Iredell-Statesville Schools, a maximum amount of $12,965,080, Mooresville Graded Schools, $6,427,126, and Mitchell Community College, $2,000,132. VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0 Commissioner Houpe asked the Clerk to the Board to include a copy of the projects list as presented and approved by the boards, and presented by the Schools Facilities Task Force. 14 September 17, 2019 15 September 17, 2019 Chairman Mallory said the second order of business relates to a public hearing so that the Board can discuss the perimeters and process of a bond referendum. MOTION by Commissioner Houpe to call for a Public Hearing on October 1, 2019 to consider calling for a Capital Bond Referendum March 2020 for the requested projects identified by Iredell-Statesville Schools, Mooresville Graded Schools, and Mitchell Community College as presented to the Board formally by each of the Boards. The total bond request is $125 million. VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0 PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (None) NEW BUSINESS (None) 16 September 17, 2019 COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT (None) CLOSED SESSION Chairman Mallory said a Closed Session relating to Attorney Client G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (3) and Economic Development G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (4) was held immediately following the pre- agenda meeting and there are no action items to report. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Commissioner Norman to adjourn at 7:52PM. The next regular meeting will be October 1, 2019, 5:00 PM, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0 __________________________________ ___________________________________ Date Approved Amy B. Anderson, Clerk