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January 21, 2020
IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PRE-AGENDA MINUTES
January 21, 2020
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in pre-agenda session on Tuesday,
January 21, 2020 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:
Commissioner Houpe added an update under New Business.
Chairman Mallory noted that the Public Comment period during the regular meeting will
be split to afford the first person who has signed up, Sheriff Darren Campbell, a chance to speak
using the allotted three minutes. Mallory said that along with other prefatory comments may
answer questions for some in attendance. After Sheriff Campbell speaks, the remainder of the
Public Comment period will be continued until after Unfinished Business.
Commissioner Robertson announced he would be leaving at 8PM for a business trip.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
Request from the Finance Department for approval of an amendment to the Third
Creek & Woodland Heights Middle Schools’ Capital Project Ordinance in the amount of
$150,000 for the Town of Mooresville System Development Feed: Finance Director Deb Cheek
said Woodland Heights Middle School is located in the Town of Mooresville’s jurisdiction and
the Town charges a system development fee of $150,000. Cheek requested approval of an
amendment to the Capital Project Ordinance to appropriate investment earnings that were already
included in the project over the life thus far to pay for the system development fee.
This item was placed on consent.
Request from the Finance Department for approval of budget amendment #19 to
appropriate $8,030,441 of Retained Earnings in the Solid Waste Fund and transfer to the
Solid Waste Capital Project for the Phase VI construction of cells 1 and 2: Finance Director
Deb Cheek said a Capital Project fund has been set up for Phase VI construction of cells 1 and 2.
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The Solid Waste Department set money aside for the construction in the amount of $8,030,441.
Cheek requested approval of the budget amendment to transfer the funds from the Solid Waste
fund to the Capital Project fund.
Chairman Mallory said the Solid Waste facility is one of the best investments the County
has made in terms of the ability to provide long-term growth and provide services to a growing
county.
This item was placed on consent.
Request from Emergency Management for approval of budget amendment #20 and
authorize the Finance Department to issue funds received as reimbursement under Public
Assistance due to sub-Tropical Storm Michael that impacted Iredell County in October 2018
to 15 volunteer fire departments, as well as Iredell Rescue and North Iredell Rescue:
Emergency Management Director Kent Greene said the department spent months working with
FEMA compiling data from the volunteer fire departments, rescue squads, EMS, and the Sheriff’s
Office. All but one project was approved and the administrative costs in compiling all of the
information is the only outstanding project. The total reimbursement will be approximately
$68,000. The majority of which will go to the Solid Waste department for damage costs. Greene
noted FEMA does not reimburse volunteers for regular time.
This item was placed on consent.
Request from Planning & Development to consider calling for a public hearing on
February 4, 2020 in regard to text amendments to the Land Development Code: Planning
Director Matthew Todd said a couple of years ago the department received a request for a cell
tower within the airport overlay. The applicant had to request a variance through the Board of
Adjustment because the height of the proposed tower. The airport manager had no issues and the
FAA issued a No Hazard Determination for the proposed tower. After that case, staff began
researching this specific part of the Land Development Code and discussed the proposed minimal
text amendment with the Airport Manager and consultant. This part of the code can be involved
from an overlay standpoint and staff feels that the overlay should be revisited in the coming year
jointly with the City of Statesville and airport. Todd request approval of a public hearing for
February 4, 2020.
Vice Chairman Bowles asked what happens if a master plan is done and the height is no
longer allowed.
Todd does not think that will be an issue as the airport consultant would have probably
pointed it out. Todd noted that the text amendment does not approve a specific cell tower, but
allows something above those height restrictions.
Commissioner Houpe said staff has worked on the text amendment for some time now.
Cell service is terrible in the area. Approval by the airport consultant and manager should ensure
the change would not infringe on flight patterns.
Todd said the FAA would have to make a no hazard determination for any request.
This item was placed on consent.
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Request from Tax Administration for approval of December Refunds and Releases:
This item was placed on consent.
Request from Administration for approval of Departmental Strategic Goals: Budget
Analyst Caroline Taylor went through the process of the departments submitting goals. A list of
the Departmental Strategic Goals are available in the Clerk to the Board’s office.
Jones said it is important for the departments to know that goals have been approved as
they head into budget season.
This item was placed on consent.
Request from Clerk to the Board for approval of the minutes from the meeting on
December 17, 2019 and January 4, 2020: There were no corrections.
This item was placed on consent.
Commissioner Robertson said ICATS Director Bradley Johnson spoke at a recent meeting
about funding being withheld. The issue was supposed to be resolved last Friday, as of yesterday,
it has not been. Robertson asked staff to have Johnson prepare slides to be presented to the
Charlotte Regional Transportation Organization (CRTPO).
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
(None)
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (1 appointment) Nikki Kahill has volunteered to serve
for the first time. This is a County Commissioner appointment.
Vice Chairman Bowles asked if Kahill is eligible to serve on Iredell’s JCPC if she
currently serves on the Alexander JCPC.
Clerk to the Board Amy Anderson said JCPC’s Nominating Committee vetted Kahill’s
application.
Recreation Advisory Board (1 appointment) Retha Gaither, Pamela Reidy, and Melissa
Simmons have volunteered to serve for the first time.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Chairman Mallory said the County Attorney has done a legal review of two resolutions
supporting the Second Amendment. One approved by Union County, NC and the other by
request of Sheriff Campbell. The Board will discuss these resolutions along with language
crafted by Valdez. Chairman Mallory suggested the Board consider calling for a public hearing
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on February 4, 2020 at 7pm to hear public input regarding a resolution.
NEW BUSINESS
COUNTY MANANGERS REPORT
County Manager Beth Jones gave an update on the following items:
Community Health Fair at Iredell County Recreation Center, January 22 from 9am – 2pm
Budget kickoff for Department Directors will be Thursday, January 24
East Iredell Lion’s Club Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening will be Saturday, January 25
at 9:30am. In honor of the East Iredell Lion’s Club ham breakfast, Parks and Recreation
will host a ham breakfast before the remarks.
The Board adjourned pre-agenda at 5:45PM.
IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MINUTES
January 21, 2020
The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, January
21, 2020 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
Under New Business: A call for a public hearing on February 4, 2020.
Commissioner Houpe added an update under New Business.
MOTION by Commissioner Norman to approve the agenda as presented.
VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0
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PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS
(None)
APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD
(None)
Chairman Mallory noted that Commissioner Robertson needs to leave at 8pm for a business
trip.
Chairman Mallory said there has been some considerable interest for the Commissioners
to go on record in support of the Constitutional Rights, particularly the Second Amendment Rights.
Mallory said at the Board’s last meeting Commissioner Houpe, under New Business, shared a
resolution in support of the Second Amendment by Surry County, NC. There have been bills
proposed in the Virginia legislature to restrict in varying degrees Second Amendment rights. The
bills have not been passed but there is enough concern to warrant going on record to be able to
send to the NC Legislature that the County does not want to go down the path that Virginia has.
Mallory said after receiving a copy of Surry County’s resolution and being advised that Sheriff
Campbell was also sending a resolution for consideration, the Board referred content of the two
resolutions to County Attorney for review to ensure they were constitutionally correct and
appropriate for the Board to consider. Mallory explained there is a misconception and the item was
not placed on tonight’s agenda. The Board discussed a report from counsel to then discuss the
appropriate wording of a resolution to take up at a later date. There has been some reporting that
the Board is removing the resolution from the agenda and that is untrue as it has never been on the
agenda. Mallory noted that tonight’s agenda does include a Public Comment Period in which any
citizen for any reason can share concerns with the Board for three minutes. Mallory exercised
purgative and modified the agenda to allow Sheriff Campbell to speak for three minutes, as all
citizens are entitled to, to be able to share his insights. Mallory said the Board has worked with
Sheriff Campbell on language in which can be mutually acceptable and enable everyone to mov e
forward together in a unified fashion. Mallory explained that Sheriff Campbell was the first person
signed up to speak and the Public Comment will be recessed to resume with the normal order of
the agenda.
Sheriff Darren Campbell said, “Thank you for giving me this opportunity. Recently, I have
watched events unfold in the neighbor of Virginia with great concern and trepidation. We are all
aware of the repeated attacks that are being made on the Constitutional Rights of gun ownership.
I firmly believe that the majority of the gun owners are law abiding citizens. Any effort to eliminate
access of firearms to those law abiding citizens to legally and lawfully purchase and possess a
firearm can and should be a perceived as a direct attack on the citizen’s rights as guaranteed under
the United States Constitution. I wholeheartedly believe that the only way to stop a bad guy with
a gun is a good guy with a gun. We witnessed that recently in Texas where an armed citizen saved
countless lives of his fellow congregation. As your elected Sheriff, I cannot stress the importance
of together, taking a stance on a position and firmly stating to our fellow citizens of Iredell County
our resolve to protect our Constitution Rights, most specifically the Second Amendment, Right to
Bear Arms. It is simply a continued commitment that we will support all provisions of the
Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of North Carolina. A resolution
simply registers an objection of any infringement on the rights of gun owners. The passing of a
resolution will not in any way create a policy change for the County government. The tax payers
of this county will not occur any cost nor will the passing of a resolution cut or diminish federal
funding or grants. The Office of the Sheriff is a constitutional mandated position as well as an
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elected position. It is a position that must answer to the citizens once every four years. I am sworn
to uphold the Constitution of the United States and to protect and serve of this great county. It is
something that I and each deputy is sworn to when we begin our career in law enforcement.
Protecting our fellow citizens is something that we are willing to lay down our lives for and we
know that when the answer the call for service. Gentleman, I will be perfectly clear with the upmost
respect for each and every one of you. I will be straight forward and perfectly clear. I will not
participate in any unconstitutional seizure of any firearm for any citizen of Iredell County who are
within the legal realm to possess that weapon. I believe as elected officials we must always listen
and act upon the concern of our citizens. I’ve heard from countless citizens of Iredell County and
believe that this is a great concern for them. I urge you to please consider passing a resolution and
join with other counties across our state to make this historic statement and reaffirm to our citizens
to stand firm against those to seek to destroy our rights. Thank you for your time and continued
commitment to making Iredell County the safest place to live, work, and raise a family. I do want
to say I appreciate each and every one of you that I spoke with over the last several weeks that the
citizens here know that we are working together and we are committed to work together. I thank
you for your service.”
At this time, Chairman Mallory recessed the Public Comment Period in order to resume
with unfinished business on the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Conduct a public hearing and consider adoption of a resolution to create the All-
County Fire Protection Service District: Emergency Management Director Kent Greene said
the County has been discussing different ways to fund fire service for a number of years. While
mulling over different plans and ideas, staff believes the proposed plan will sustainably fund the
volunteer fire service in the County for the foreseeable future. It is no secret that the volunteer fire
service is by far the cheapest way to provide these services. Greene noted that just because they
are called volunteered does not mean they are not professional. The volunteers are as professional
as any career department anywhere near Iredell County. Currently, the County has five different
funding streams for fire service. The proposal will streamline that into a single county-wide service
district. Greene gave a brief background of the fire service in the County.
14 in-county fire departments
5 out-of-county fire departments
Shepherd, Mt. Mourne, Stony Point Fire Districts are at 7¢
Troutman Fire is 7.5¢
All other departments are funded in the county-wide district at 9¢ (Greene noted
this amount was changed last year in order to accomplish some capital replacement
goals directed by the Board.
Greene explained that the current countywide service district is a service district like the
one proposed. It gives more leeway in how funds are distributed. It also makes it a little easier to
alter some services that are provided rather than the Rural Fire Protection Districts (Voted Tax
Districts). NC General Statutes list fire protection as a reason why a service district may be
established. The County is responsible for providing fire protection and it is up to the
Commissioners on how to do that. It is impossible to provide fire service county-wide. The cost
of a county-wide fire department would be astronomical. Greene went through the required
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statutory requirements. The required written notice was mailed to 68,000 property owners in
Iredell County in the first week in December 2019. Greene noted that 882 letters were returned
undeliverable. The notices were based on the January 2019 tax records. Greene received 58 phone
calls regarding the proposed service district, but received no negative comments.
County Manager Beth Jones explained that the County was statutorily required to mail a
notice to the owner of every parcel, meaning some received multiple notices.
Greene said as required, resolutions in support of the service district were received from
Harmony, Love Valley, and Troutman. Greene noted this service district does not apply to the
Towns of Davidson and Mooresville or the City of Statesville.
Greene said the existing tax districts, including the voted in districts, will remain in place
and the rate will be set to zero. These could be used in the future should additional funding be
needed in those specific areas. The new service district tax rate would be 9¢.
Chairman Mallory opened the public hearing.
Cool Spring Volunteer Fire Department Chief Andy Webster, 842 Mocksville Highway,
spoke in favor of the service district. The department’s Board of Directors sent a letter of support
of the service district. Webster said it is a good plan. In 1985, Cool Spring asked to stay in the
“pot” because that is where the funding was coming from. Webster said all of the departments
work together.
Chairman Mallory read the letter into the record.
Sam Hall, 401 Snow Creek Road, spoke in favor of the service district. Hall explained in
the early 1950’s, the County bought three fire trucks. One truck was stationed in Harmony,
Mooresville and Statesville. In the early 1960’s, there was a family was killed in a fire in the Cool
Spring community. Hall said that event resulted in the volunteer fire departments. The greatest
disaster that can happen now is there is no one to get the trucks out of the station when the alarms
sounds.
Richard Pascelini said he recently experienced a 28% increase within the last year as well
as the overall revaluation increase. Pascelini asked if there is cap on the overall increase for
residents.
Chairman Mallory said there was an increase in the appraised tax value, not a tax rate
except in the all-county which was increased by 2¢. The proposed fire service district will bring
everyone in line with the 9¢. This amount is projected as needed to be able to provide for apparatus
replacement on a scheduled projected basis and part-time coverage during the week when there
are less volunteers.
Pascelini said there is a large difference in 9¢ on $100,000 value versus 9¢ on $500,000.
Pascelini asked if there is a cap on the increased dollar amount in a reval year.
Chairman Mallory explained the proposed service district would ensure that expenses are
not being duplicated in terms of apparatus and equipment. There is a 15% cap on fire funding.
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At this time, Commissioner Robertson was excused.
Benny Clark, 189 Burlock Road, said currently Mount Mourne is at 7¢ and staffs four
people seven days a week. Clark asked where the extra money from the service district would go
and if the County absorbs the department’s debt will the titles to the firetrucks change names.
Greene said this is only a funding model change. Apparatus will still belong to the
individual fire departments. If a department ceases to exist, the department must make every effort
to ensure that apparatus stays in that particular service area and is used by whoever provides the
service. Greene noted Mount Mourne are very good stewards of money and is the only department
that staffs 24 days per day seven days a week on 7¢. A lot of the extra money is going into the
apparatus replacement, equipment, and radio fund. Mount Mourne received 30 portable radios and
approximately a dozen mobile radios, which brings them up to the new standard on radio
equipment.
Clark asked if the County will be able to account for tax dollars if the volunteer departments
are no longer required to submit a budget.
Greene said by contract, departments are required to submit an annual financial review
conducted by an external CPA.
Shepherd Volunteer Fire and Rescue Chief Kelly Robinson said with the continued growth
of the south end some of the tax dollars are going to the northern end of the County, but the Town
of Mooresville continues to annex property and in turn, the money from the northern end will
support some of the southern end departments. Robinson hopes all of the departments will make
good decisions and money will be divided up across the County because the citizens are equally
important.
Jason Sowers, 184 Fieldstone Farm Drive, asked if the County is going to dictate the specs
and manufacturers of the apparatus.
Greene said no. The County established a cap on the type of apparatus, engine 550 and
tanker 350. These are applied with a 3% inflation each year. The departments are working with
vendors on other equipment.
Shepherd’s Volunteer Fireman and Chairman of the department’s Board of Directors
Carmen DeAndrea Jr, 102 Riverwood Road, shared concerns over equitable distribution.
DeAndrea said it is unfair for Shepherd’s district to pay what is needed to keep up with the other
departments.
Chairman Mallory said it is hard government work to try to square the circle, but with good
will, the sharing of needs of the community, and how those needs are met equitably. It is not equal
to be equitable. Everyone’s life and property has the same equal protection under the law. As time
goes on, things will change, as the tax base will. The Board wants to be fair to everyone. It is a tall
order, but the County has risen to the challenge across the board.
Commissioner Houpe expressed appreciation to Harmony, Love Valley, and Troutman for
passing resolutions. All of the volunteer fire departments require dedication and commitment to
provide a vital service to the citizens of the County. It does have an impact on property owners.
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The County is statutorily required to provide fire service. Houpe said having the quality of
dedicated firefighters in the County helps keep the insurance rates low and may offset some impact
on fees. Iredell is a growing county with growing pains.
MOTION by Vice Chairman Bowles to adopt the resolution to adopt the All-County Fire
Protection Service District.
VOTING: Ayes – 4; Nays – 0
A RESOLUTION OF THE IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ESTABLISHING THE IREDELL ALL-COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Article 16 of N.C. Chapter 153A, of the North Carolina General Statutes, authorizes counties within
North Carolina to define service districts in order to finance, provide, or maintain for the districts one or more of the
following services, facilities and functions in addition to or to a greater extent those finances, provided or
maintained for the entire county; and
WHEREAS, N.C. General Statute § 153A-30l(a)(2) provides that the county may define a service district for the
purposes of fire protection; and
WHEREAS, there is a demonstrable need to provide a predictable and continuing means to finance, provide, or
maintain for fire protection services within the proposed Iredell All -County Fire Protection Service District as
defined herein (the "District"), and
WHEREAS, acting in response to a need for action in order to protect structures, property, and lives of those within
the boundaries of the District, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners have determined that the creation of a fire
service district will be for the benefit of those properties, residents and public commuters within the District
boundaries; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.C. General Statute § 153A-302(b), the Iredell County Board of Commissioners caused
to be prepared a report containing: (1) a map of the proposed district showing its proposed boundaries; (2) a
statement showing that the proposed district meets the standards set out in subsection (a) of N.C. General Statute §
153A-302; and a plan for providing one or more of the services listed in N.C. General Statute § 153A-301 to the
district (the "Report");
WHEREAS, a copy of the Report is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, and
WHEREAS, the Report was available for public inspection in the office of the Clerk to the Board for at least four
(4) weeks before the date of the public hearing referenced herein below; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.C. General Statute. § 153A-302(c), the Iredell County Board of Commissioners held a
duly noticed and advertised public hearing on the proposed Iredell All-County Fire Protection Service District on
January 21, 2020 prior to adopting any resolution defining said district.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS that:
1. Iredell County has fully complied with each and every requirement of Article 16 of Chapter 153A, of the North
Carolina General Statutes, necessary for the creation of a fire protection service district and determines and finds
same as fact.
2. There is a demonstrable need for providing fire protection services in the District as shown by the overwhelming
majority of speakers that provided comments at the January 21, 2020 public hearing.
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3. It is impracticable to provide fire protection services on a countywide basis becaus e: fire protection services can
most economically and efficiently be served through the County's current system of community volunteer
departments instead of a unified County owned and operated fire service.
4. It is economically feasible to provide fire protection services in the District without unreasonable and burdensome
annual tax levies given the current County tax rates in the District as shown in the Report; and
5. There is a demonstrable demand for the fire protection services within the District by persons residing in the
District as shown by the overwhelming majority of residents speaking in support of the creation of the District at the
January 21, 2020 public hearing.
6. The Iredell County Fire Protection Service District does in fact meet the standards set forth in N.C. General
Statute §153A-302.
7. Iredell All-County Fire Protection Service District for the purpose of fire protection is hereby established and
created with the boundaries set forth on that certain map attached as Exhibit A to the Report incorporated herein by
reference, to which reference is made for a more complete and accurate description of the boundaries of the Iredell
County Fire Service District.
8. Iredell County may levy property taxes within the service district in addition to those throughout the County in
order to finance, provide or maintain for the District, fire services provided therein, in addition to or to a greater
extent than those financed, provided or maintained for the entire County.
9. This resolution shall take effect at the beginning of fiscal year starting July 1, 2020.
Adopted this the 21st day of January, 2020.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
County Manager Beth Jones summarized the items that were placed on the consent agenda as
follows:
Request from the Finance Department for approval of amendment to Third Creek
& Woodland Heights Middle Schools' Capital Project Ordinance in the amount of
$150,000 for the Town of Mooresville System Development Fees.
Request from the Finance Department for approval of budget amendment #19 to
appropriate $8,030,441 of Retained Earnings in the Solid Waste Fund and transfer
to the Solid Waste Capital Project for the Phase VI construction of cells 1 and 2.
Request from Emergency Management for approval of budget amendment #20 and
authorize the Finance Department to issue funds received as reimbursement under
Public Assistance due to sub-Tropical Storm Michael that impacted Iredell County
in October 2018 to 15 volunteer fire departments, as well as Iredell Rescue and
North Iredell Rescue.
Request from Planning & Development to consider calling for a public hearing on
February 4, 2020 in regard to text amendments to the Land Development Code.
Request from Tax Administration for approval of December Refunds and Releases.
Request from Administration for approval of Departmental Strategic Goals.
Request from Clerk to the Board for approval of the minutes from the meetings on
December 17, 2019 and January 7, 2020.
MOTION by Commissioner Norman to approve the consent agenda.
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VOTING: Ayes – 4; Nays – 0
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
(None)
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD AND COMMISSIONS
Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (1 appointment)
Recreation Advisory Board (1 appointment)
MOTION by Vice Chairman Bowles to table appointments until February 4, 2020.
VOTING: Ayes – 4; Nays – 0
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Chairman Mallory said as a part of New Business at the previous meeting, Commissioner
Houpe acquainted the Board with a resolution from Surry County with focus on the protection on
the Second Amendment Rights. The Board took that resolution under advisement together with
input from Sheriff Campbell and, resolutions from other counties. Mallory explained the Board
received counsel from County Attorney Lisa Valdez and subsequently discussed appropriate
wording.
Chairman Mallory opened the floor for a motion to place the consideration of a resolution
on February 4, 2020 and a public hearing. A public hearing is not required for a resolution;
however, the Board feels it is appropriate due to the intense interest.
MOTION by Commissioner Houpe to call for a public hearing on a potential resolution
in reaffirming support of the Constitution of the United States and specifically the Second
Amendment on February 4, 2020 at 7pm.
VOTING: Ayes – 4; Nays – 0
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
The public comment period was briefly open at the beginning of the meeting. No one else
wished to speak.
NEW BUSINESS
Commissioner Houpe gave an update on the Developer’s Quarterly Meeting held earlier in
the date. Houpe said Congressman Patrick McHenry spoke on growth in southern Iredell County
and the impacts that come with it. Houpe also gave an update on a meeting hel d by Richard
Renegar. Congressman McHenry spoke to farmers at that event.
Chairman Mallory said Congressman Patrick McHenry represents a small portion of the
County. Congressman Ted Budd continues to represent the balance of the County until the
November 2020 election when there will be a newly configure congressional district and
Congressman McHenry will represent all of Iredell.
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COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT
County Manager Beth Jones gave an update on the following items:
Community Health Fair at Iredell County Recreation Center, January 22 from 9am – 2pm
Budget kickoff for Department Directors will be Thursday, January 24
East Iredell Lion’s Club Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening will be Saturday, January 25
at 9:30am. In honor of the East Iredell Lion’s Club ham breakfast, Parks and Recreation
will host a ham breakfast before the remarks.
Jones apologized to ones watching remotely, at some point in the meeting, the podium
camera went out. Staff will work to correct the issue.
CLOSED SESSION
Chairman Mallory said Closed Session was held immediately following pre-agenda and
there are no action items to report.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Commissioner Norman to adjourn at 8:48PM. The next regular meeting will
be February 4, 2020, 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