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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6-16-2020 1 June 16, 2020 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PRE-AGENDA MINUTES June 16, 2020 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in pre-agenda session on Tuesday, June 16, 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 Gene Houpe Ken Robertson Board Members Participating Remotely 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 Debra Cheek, and Clerk to the Board Amy Anderson. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman James Mallory called the meeting to order. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: There were no adjustments to the agenda. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Request from the Register of Deeds for approval of a contract renewal with Cott Systems to provide records management: County Manager Beth Jones requested approval to continue current contract with Cott Systems. There is an increase in some fees since the last contract, however those fees are transaction based. Funding will come from the technology and preservation depreciable assets line item. This item was placed on consent. Request from Iredell Rescue for approval to withdraw funds from the rescue reserve account in the amount of $32,214 to purchase battery operated rescue tools and associates equipment: Kent Greene said the funds will be used to replace current equipment. The rescue account currently has $13,850 as well as $18,214 rolled over from last year. The remainder will be covered by the rescue’s in house funds. This item was placed on consent. Request from the Library for approval to apply for a State Library of North Carolina Cares EZ Grant to assist with bridging the digital divide: Library director Juli Moore requested approval of the Cares EZ Grant that will allow the department to allow a new service. It will help supporting workforce development and fill the homework gap. The funds will be used to purchase 2 June 16, 2020 hot spots and chrome books for residents to check out. The grant requires no matching funds. This item was placed on consent. Request from Tax Administration for approval of May refunds and releases: This item was placed on consent. Consideration by the Board of Commissioners for the adoption of a Resolution Regarding the 2020 Business Personal Property Late Listing Penalty: Deputy County Manager Susan Robertson said in North Carolina, business personal property tax listings are due by January 31 and if they are not complete businesses have the opportunity to request an extension until April 15. Robertson said several business requested the extension and that day has come and gone, and in consideration of what the state and US Government did in extending tax filing deadlines until July 15, this resolution allows businesses who had applied for and received a properly timed extension request, until July 15 to submit business personal property tax listing without penalty. Chairman Mallory said these are businesses who already requested an extension until April 15. These are typically prepared by accountants as they work through a business tax return and the State went on lockdown in late March. Accountants and businesses had difficulty gathering the paperwork. The resolution does not cover businesses that were late filing that did not file an extension. Those still need to go before the Board of Equalization and Review. Jones said the resolution waives the penalty until July 15, it does not extend the time. RESOLUTION OF IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGARDING BUSINESS PERSONAL PROPERTY LATE LISTING PENALTY WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 105, Article 17 of the North Carolina General Statutes, businesses operating in the State are required to list business personal property owned or controlled, used or held for business purposes and located within the State; and WHEREAS, such businesses must do so by annually filing the Business Personal Property Listing in the County where the business personal property is located on or before January 31 st, unless and except a business timely files a request for extension with good cause shown for which the deadline for filing may be extended to April 15th; and WHEREAS, upon timely and proper application to the Iredell County Tax Assessor this January 31, 2020, the Assessor granted extensions to local businesses allowing until April 15, 2020 to file the listing, as permitted by statute; and WHEREAS, subsequent to any such extension, the operation of these local businesses was severely impacted as a result of the coronavirus pandemic declared March 11, 2020, hindering the ability of the business to meet the April 15, 2020 extension deadline; and WHEREAS, the Commissioners desire to waive any late listing penalty resulting from these businesses failing to file the required listing on or before April 15, 2020, provided certain criteria is met. . NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Iredell County Board of Commissioners that any late listing penalty for the year 2020 is hereby waived for any business taxpayer who: 3 June 16, 2020 1. Requested an extension of the time to file its current Business Personal Property Listing on or before January 31, 2020; 2. Was granted an extension to April 15, 2020; and 3. Submits the completed 2020 Business Personal Property Listing to the Iredell County Tax Assessor on or before July 15, 2020. This item was placed on consent. Request from Administration for the consideration and adoption of FY2020-FY2021 Budget Ordinance: Jones said the budget ordinance takes into consideration the changes made at the budget sessions. Jones presented the following PowerPoint in regards to the new education formula: 4 June 16, 2020 5 June 16, 2020 6 June 16, 2020 7 June 16, 2020 8 June 16, 2020 This item will be considered at the 7pm meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS (None) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Animal Services Grievance Committee - 3 appointments Centralina Workforce Development Board - 2 appointments Farmland Preservation Advisory Board - 2 appointments I-CARE Board of Directors - 1 appointment Juvenile Crime Prevention Council - 5 appointments Mitchell Community College Board of Trustees - 1 appointment Social Services Board - 1 appointment Troutman Board of Adjustment ETJ - 1 appointment UNFINISHED BUSINESS (None) NEW BUSINESS (None) COUNTY MANANGERS REPORT The Board moved into Closed Session at 5:53PM. 9 June 16, 2020 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES June 16, 2020 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, June 16, 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 Gene Houpe Ken Robertson Board Members Participating Remotely Vice Chairman Tommy Bowles Marvin Norman 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 There were no adjustments to the agenda. MOTION by Commissioner Houpe to approve the agenda as presented. VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0 PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS Recognition of Iredell-Statesville Schools Superintendent Brady Johnson: On behalf of the Board, Chairman Mallory presented Brady Johnson to commemorate his retirement and recognize his invaluable contributions to Iredell-Statesville Schools. PROCLAMATION HONORING SUPERINTENDENT BRADY JOHNSON ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT WHEREAS, On June 30, 2020, Brady Johnson, Superintendent, will retire after serving Iredell -Statesville Schools since September 1978; and 10 June 16, 2020 WHEREAS, upon graduating from South Iredell High School, Mr. Johnson received an associate’s degree from Mitchell Community College, Bachelor of Science in Social Studies from Appalachian State University, and a Master of Arts in Education Leadership from Gardner -Webb University; and WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson began his career with Iredell-Statesville Schools in 1978, first as a teacher then Assistant Principal and Principal before being named Deputy Superintendent in 2006, and in 2009, he was appointed Superintendent; and WHEREAS, Mr. Johnson’s great success as chief administrator earned him the title of A. Craig Phillip North Carolina Superintendent of the Year in 2014; and in 2015 served as the superintendent advisor to the North Carolina State Board of Education; and WHEREAS, thanks to Mr. Johnson’s leadership, the district has embraced computer enhanced learning as well as the school choice movement which in addition to traditional schooling offers parental choice options including Spanish Dual Immersion, International Baccalaureate, Early College, STEM Themed Schools, and an A+ Arts Integrated Magnet School as well as numerous options for students in the area of career and technical education; and has also championed effective character building programs; and WHEREAS, in addition to his professional career, Mr. Johnson has served on many community-based agencies and been named Statesville Citizen of the Year in 2016; and the 2018 Outstanding Citizen of the Year by the Gemstone District, Piedmont Council Boy Scouts; and in 2020 was recognized with North Carolina’s highest honor as an inductee in the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of Commissioners of Iredell County takes great pleasure in recognizing Mr. Johnson for his invaluable contributions to Iredell -Statesville Schools and generations of Iredell County citizens. Adopted this 16th day of June 2020. MOTION by Commissioner Houpe to adopt the proclamation as presented. VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0 Johnson said, “Thank you for this great honor tonight. It means a lot to me personally. Anytime I’ve been recognized I think a lot of it should go to my staff. They are on the frontline doing the work every day. On behalf of the 2,700 fulltime and 300 part-time employees that make up the Iredell-Statesville Schools, I thank you for kind words you had for me and school system. I always preface my comments by simply saying that Iredell-Statesville Schools is not a perfect school system. If you are looking for perfection, we are not the organization to model that. However, we are a school system that tries to model continuous self-improvement, and we take that very serious. Over the years, I think it has helped us become a better organization to help us better serve our students and community. As a school superintendent, there are a couple priorities I consider the big rocks that I focus on everyday. First of all, is the safety, security, and wellbeing of our students. We always said at the end of day, our parents expect us to send those children back to them safe and sound, and in better condition than they came that morning. Secondly, we are a learning organization and we are committed to helping each child achieve their full potential. I think that is something we have done a fairly good job with. I do know our school system is nationally recognized for the efforts we’ve made in student achievement. I had the great privilege and honor being on a zoom call as one of seven school systems in the nation with Secretary of Education. We were asked to participate to talk about our response to COVID-19 and how we have handled distant learning. What a great honor that was, to be representing Iredell County and our schools on a national stage. The other area a good superintendent should always focus on is accountability. One of the areas that I think is extremely important is we are indebted to our state, federal, and local tax payers. We really operate in a position of trust with these hardworking people who get up every day, pay their taxes, and do the right thing. They trust us to spend that money wisely. I am extremely proud that our school system over many, many years both internally and externally all of our auditors have been able to say zero audit findings. That is really important. Also, over the last many years, we’ve had 27 major construction projects that you have funded. We are very grateful for that. I’ve always been proud to go back to the community and simply say 11 June 16, 2020 every one of those projects was completed on time and either on budget or under budget. That is the type of accountability that we have to give the public when we expect them to continue to fund public education. The work of the school system could not have taken place without a lot of great partners. Many of those partners are folks like Chamber of Commerce, the faith-based community, NAACP, many non-profits in the community. We enjoy a wide range of support. Among our chief supporters are our legislative delegation. I really tip my hat to Senator Sawyer, Representative Fraley, and Representative McNeely. They are all products of public education and certainly understand the value of public education. They have, at their own political peril, defended public education on many occasions for us. We are very grateful for that. My final comments are directed toward you, the County Commissioners, Mrs. Jones, and staff. School systems and county government enjoy a unique relationship. You are only required one duty as it relates to public education and that is you are charged with building buildings for the children. But your role far exceeds that. You folks have done an absolute wonderful job over the years of supporting public school throughout this community. You have written, passed, and sent to Raleigh many resolutions on our behalf. Things like the grading system, school calendar flexibility, funding for teacher pay, and a champion of unfunded mandates from Raleigh. We thank you for that. You have also done an excellent job of funding the school system. You guys are to commended for that. One area that I am extremely proud of is the recent funding formula you put in place at our request, which is a Godsend to the Iredell-Statesville Schools. That is going to positively impact this school system for decades to come. It was unique and out of the box. You took risks to do that and I commend you for doing that. You have always been supportive of the bond referendum, and again at your own political peril. You gave fiery speeches on our behalf that motivated the community. You worked tirelessly in the community promoting those bonds. I commend you for that. I think it is fortunate that a lot of the folks in our community do not know the level of facilities that we do have. Our facilities are clean, modern, and helps teachers engage with the kids. You really do not appreciate that until you travel out of Iredell County that the children in NC go into every single day. You guys have done a remarkable job of your one constitutional required duty and that is providing those buildings. You have also done an exemplary job of bridging a gap. This gap has to do with economic development and the correlation between strong public schools and workforce development. That is the one area I have been the proudest of you in. You guys even funded the Edge Factor which is a powerful took that helps parents understand the value of career and technical education and the great careers that are available right here in our community with limited education beyond high school. Finally, I commend you for the formation of the task force model. I do work closely with the Education Task Force along with Commissioner Houpe, Chairman Mallory, Mrs. Jones, and staff. Meeting with the school crowd on a regular basis is not a pleasant thing to do. It can be an exercise in futility and frustration but they come back time and time again. Thank you for meeting with us and getting down to the nitty gritty of our budget, operations, and doing what it takes to run an effective and efficient school system. I hope that the task force will continue for many more years to come because it has improved communication and our understanding and working relationship. I applaud you for that. In closing, let me simply say public education is every child’s chance and every student’s future.” Chairman Mallory expressed sincere appreciation to Mr. Johnson for a being a great servant of the people. He is an example of someone born and raised in Iredell County, and has stayed here through his entire career. He will be greatly missed. Recognition of Medical Director Dr. Bryan Beaver: Chairman Mallory said Dr. Beaver is moving back to Kansas to be near family. Dr. Beaver has been instrumental in supporting Iredell County EMS in continued growth since becoming Medical Director in 2017. With his approval 12 June 16, 2020 and guidance, EMS has been able to participate in trials over the last few years that will improve patient care across the state, and potentially the nation. This in turn allows Iredell EMS to provide the best patient care practices available, even before other services are allowed to practice the same items. On behalf of the Board, Chairman Mallory presented Dr. Beaver with a plaque in appreciation of his service to Iredell County EMS and the community. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD Update on COVID-19 by Health Director Jane Hinson and Emergency Management Director Kent Greene: Greene said response to COVID-19 is a public health response, Emergency Management’s function has been to support them, first responder agencies, hospitals, and healthcare providers with resources, materials, and shelter. The response to COVID -19 has been a team effort. Chairman Mallory said the Emergency Operations Center has been ongoing. Commissioner Robertson asked if tests are available for staff and/or first responders to see if there is any immunity built up. Hinson said staff is tested if there is an exposure, but there has not been any guidance from DHHS or CDC to do random test. Hinson encouraged everyone to wear a mask. As of today, there are 460 cases; 7 deaths; 12 current hospitalizations. Hospitalizations typically occur in the second week of sickness. Hinson reminded everyone of the helpful information on the website. Hinson explained there have been five community drive thru testing clinics. Nine hundred thirty two individuals were tested and 40 tested positive (4.3%). Very few of the positive cases were showing symptoms. The majority were asymptomatic. The County now is working in correlation with StarMed. StarMed assists in billing and cover the costs for individuals who do not have insurance. There is no cost to the County. Hinson provided an update on congregant facilities in the County. There have only been two cases in long-term facilities. Hinson expressed appreciation for her staff for creating teams and visiting all 18 facilities in the County to look at their infectious control plans and ensure they had proper personal protection equipment. Hinson urged the use of face coverings and social distancing. These are so important to reduce the spread of COVID-19. PUBLIC HEARINGS (None) ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS County Manager Beth Jones summarized the items that were placed on the consent agenda as follows: 13 June 16, 2020  Request from the Register of Deeds for approval of a contract renewal with Cott Systems to provide records management.  Request from Iredell Rescue for approval to withdraw funds from the rescue reserve account in the amount of $32,214 to purchase battery operated rescue tools and associates equipment.  Request from the Library for approval to apply for a State Library of North Carolina Cares EZ Grant to assist with bridging the digital divide.  Request from Tax Administration for approval of May refunds and releases.  Consideration by the Board of Commissioners for the adoption of a Resolution Regarding the 2020 Business Personal Property Late Listing Penalty.  Request from Administration for the consideration and adoption of FY2020-FY2021 Budget Ordinance. MOTION by Commissioner Houpe to approve the consent agenda. VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0 Request from Administration for the consideration and adoption of FY2020-FY2021 Budget Ordinance: Finance Director Deb Cheek presented the following budget ordinance for adoption. MOTION by Commissioner Houpe to adopt the FY20-21 Budget Ordinance as presented. VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0 IREDELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 2020-2021 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, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021 in accordance with the chart of accounts heretofore established for this County: County Commissioners $ 214,370 Administration 724,160 Human Resources 743,865 Elections 658,218 Finance 1,238,936 Tax Administration & Land Records 3,643,821 Information Technology Services 1,996,326 Register of Deeds 751,978 Facility Services Operations & Buildings 4,797,992 Vehicle Services 390,417 Courts 13,880 Legal 111,000 Economic Development 2,383,730 General Governmental 2,032,573 Special Appropriations 714,582 Sheriff's Department 19,002,698 Jail 12,133,893 14 June 16, 2020 Animal Services 1,669,564 Emergency Communications 3,499,581 Emergency Medical Service 10,199,658 Fire Marshal 402,008 Emergency Management 317,662 Public Safety Outside Agencies 1,220,973 Building Standards & Central Permitting 3,159,864 Planning & Erosion Control 1,228,164 Cooperative Extension Service 391,917 Health Department 9,455,409 Human Services Building 196,447 Partners Behavioral Healthcare 565,875 Social Services Administration 23,428,641 Veterans Service 207,620 Public Library 3,670,205 Recreation & Parks 1,567,475 School Funding 102,008,712 Debt Service 2,372,397 Transfer to JCPC 24,500 Transfer- Facilities Improvement Fund 605,000 Transfer to Countywide Fire Tax Dist. 195,103 Capital Reserve 3,825,497 Capital Improvement Fund 8,592,589 Total Expenditures - General Fund $230,357,300 Section 2. It is estimated that the following revenues will be available in the General Fund for Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021. Taxes: Ad Valorem – Current $ 141,813,815 Ad Valorem – Delinquent 1,400,000 Interest on Delinquent Taxes 612,000 Local Option 1¢ Sales Tax 21,269,167 1983 Local Option 1/2¢ Sales Tax 9,476,379 1986 Local Option 1/2¢ Sales Tax 10,613,199 2002 Local Option 1/2¢ Sales Tax 262 Municipal Hold Harmless (3,181,543) Medicaid Hold Harmless 2,250,000 Interest on Investments 750,000 ABC 5¢ Bottle Tax 55,000 Cable TV Tax 475,000 Court Facility Fees 258,000 Tax Collection Fees 1,225,000 Register of Deeds Fees 2,849,250 Sheriff’s Office and Jail Revenues 2,015,750 EMS (911) Fees 4,721,743 Building Standards 5,696,864 Planning 541,500 Health Department Revenues 4,806,785 Social Services Revenues 12,340,697 Recreation Fees and Grants 637,757 Other Financing Sources 7,238,681 Other Revenues 2,491,994 Total Revenues – General Fund $230,357,300 15 June 16, 2020 Section 3. There is hereby levied a tax rate of 53.75¢ per One Hundred Dollars Valuation of property listed for taxes as of January 1, 2020. Total estimated property valuation for ad valorem tax purposes for the 2020 -2021 fiscal year is $26,674,720,000. The estimated tax collection rate is 98.91% for 2020 -2021 fiscal year. Section 4. All ABC – 5¢ Bottle Tax Revenues received from Code 347-01 of the 2020-2021 General Fund Revenues are designated to support the County’s 2020 -2021 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 $ 7,148,638 $ 2,062,195 $ 9,210,833 Portion of 0.5¢ Ad Valorem Tax 787,542 227,226 1,014,768 Totals $7,936,180 $2,289,421 $10,225,601 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 Capital Outlay Furniture, Equipment & Technology $2,900,000 Land Purchase - Roofing 450,000 Paving 500,000 Annual Renovations 2,948,638 Vehicles (Buses and other) 350,000 Total Capital Outlay 7,148,638 Safety and Security 787,542 Total – Iredell Statesville Schools $7,936,180 Mooresville Graded School District Capital Outlay 16 June 16, 2020 Roofing, land purchase, renovations $1,928,454 Furniture & Equipment 133,741 Vehicles - Total Capital Outlay 2,062,195 Safety and Security 227,226 Total – Mooresville Graded School District $2,289,421 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. Section 6. Current Expense funds are appropriated to the two school units as follows: Iredell-Statesville Schools $45,394,060 Mooresville Graded School District 13,095,000 Total $58,489,060 Section 7. Fiscal year 2020-2021 appropriations to Mitchell Community College are as follows: Mitchell Community College Current Expense $4,240,158 Capital Outlay 1,709,120 Safety and Security 304,431 Total – Mitchell Community College $6,253,709 Section 8. Fiscal year 2020-2021 appropriations for Debt Services for all three school systems are as follows: Debt Service Iredell-Statesville Schools 2015 G. O. Refunding Bonds $2,817,650 2015 General Obligation Bond (Cool Spring) 1,150,716 2016 General Obligation (NIHS/SIHS) 1,385,000 2018 General Obligation (Middle Schools) 3,915,288 2013 COPs Refunding (2003) 1,236,888 2013 USDA REDLG Loan 130,000 2015 Limited Obligation Refunding Bond 2,241,331 2016 Limited Obligation Refunding Bond 5,656,680 Debt Financing Costs 30,000 Total Iredell-Statesville Schools 18,563,553 17 June 16, 2020 Mooresville Graded School District 2015B G.O. Refunding Bonds $ 474,352 2015 G.O. Bonds (MHS) 2,930,850 2020 G.O. Bonds (Middle School) 645,000 2015 Limited Obligation Refunding Bond 494,669 2016 Limited Obligation Refunding Bond 1,885,560 2013 COPs Refunding (2003) 637,185 Debt Financing Costs 12,000 Total Mooresville Graded School District 7,079,616 Mitchell Community College 2015B G.O. Refunding Bond 40,348 2008 General Obligation Bonds 361,250 2018 General Obligation Bonds 980,575 Total Mitchell Community College 1,382,173 Total Debt Service $27,025,342 Section 9. 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 10. 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, 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. 18 June 16, 2020 Section 11. 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 12. Funds appropriated in prior fiscal years and encumbered on June 30, 2020 shall be authorized as part of the Budget Appropriation by adoption of this Budget Ordinance. Section 13. 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, T own 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 14. 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 15. The fiscal year 2020-2021 tax rates for the fire districts are levied as follows: All-County 9.00¢ per $100 of valuation County-wide 0.00¢ per $100 of valuation East Alexander 0.00¢ per $100 of valuation Mt. Mourne 0.00¢ per $100 of valuation Shepherds 0.00¢ per $100 of valuation Troutman 0.00¢ per $100 of valuation The estimated collection rate for the All-County fire tax district is 98.64%. Fiscal year 2020-2021 estimated property valuation for the All-County fire tax district for ad valorem tax purposes is as follows: All-County $15,302,000,000 Section 16. The following expenditures are appropriated for the six fire districts for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021. All-County $13,583,902 County-wide 195,105 East Alexander 100 Mt. Mourne 550 Shepherds 1,000 Troutman 1,000 19 June 16, 2020 It is estimated the following revenues will be available for the six fire tax districts for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021. All-County Fire Tax District Current Ad Valorem Taxes $13,583,902 Delinquent Ad Valorem Taxes - Interest on Delinquent Taxes - Investment Earnings - Transfer from General Fund - Appropriated Fund Balance - Total Revenue $13,583,902 County-wide Fire Tax District Transfer from General Fund $195,105 East Alexander Fire Tax District Investment Earnings $100 Mt. Mourne Fire Tax District Investment Earnings $550 Shepherds Fire Tax District Investment Earnings $1,000 Troutman Fire Tax District Investment Earnings $1,000 Section 17. The Board of Commissioners hereby agrees to contract with existing volunteer fire departments in Iredell County to provide fire protection to the All-County, 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 18. 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 19. 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, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021. NC PSAP Funds $715,192 Appropriated Fund Balance - Total Revenue $715,192 20 June 16, 2020 Section 20. 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 2020 -2021. 911 Operations $715,192 Section 21. 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 2020-2021. Rural Operating Assistance Grants $269,598 NC DOT Community Transportation Grant 594,057 Elderly Disabled Grant – Urban (5310) 175,000 FTA Elderly Disabled Grant -Rural (5310) - Elderly Disabled Grant – Capital (5310) - Other Grants - Transportation Fees 1,549,800 Urban 5307 Funds 300,000 JARC Grant - Other Passenger Fares 60,000 Vehicle Advertisements 20,000 Sale of County Property 15,000 Investment Earnings 5,000 VS Labor Credits 15,000 Insurance Claim Proceeds - Total Revenue $3,003,455 Section 22. The following amounts are appropriated for the fiscal year 2020 -2021 in the Transportation Special Revenue Fund for the operation of the Iredell County Area Transportation Service. Salaries and Benefits $2,051,110 Operating Costs 508,174 Capital Outlay 413,204 Fund Balance Budgeted Increase 30,967 Indirect Costs - Total Expenditures $3,003,455 Section 23. 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, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021. Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Grant $405,670 Transfer from General Fund - Local Grant Match 24,500 Appropriated Fund Balance 15,000 Total Revenue $445,170 21 June 16, 2020 Section 24. Appropriations of the JCPC Special Revenue Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021 are as follows: Grants to Outside Agencies $414,670 Admin Asst. PT 8,630 Administrative Costs 6,870 Prior Year Repayments 15,000 Total Expenditures $445,170 Section 25. 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 2020-2021. 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 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 38.00 *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 2020 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, 22 June 16, 2020 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 propert y 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, 2020 through June 30, 2021. Tipping Fees $5,214,720 Household Waste Disposal Fees (Household Availability) 4,381,608 NC Disposal Tax 82,880 NC Electronics Management 10,500 Mulch/Compost Sales 500 Electronics Management Fees 24,100 Recycling Sales 7,600 Scrap Metal Sales 98,100 White Goods Metal Sales 34,100 Tire Disposal Reimbursement & Fees 242,084 White Goods Reimbursement 67,520 Transport Fees – Mooresville Site Commercial Waste 179,980 Investment Earnings 300,000 Twin Oaks Lease 33,600 Methane Gas Rights 270,000 Citations 500 Appropriated Retained Earnings - Appropriated Retained Earnings – White Goods 76,940 Total Revenue $11,024,732 Section 26. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the Solid Waste Disposal Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021. Administration & Operations $7,175,429 Debt Service 314,260 Lined Landfill Closure Escrow 669,203 Capital Outlay 2,272,746 Transfer to General Fund 245,694 Transfer to Solid Waste Capital Project - Increase Fund Balance 347,400 Total Expenditures $11,024,732 23 June 16, 2020 Section 27. 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, 2020 through June 30, 2021 are as follows: Convalescent Transport Fees and Standby $1,426,106 Appropriated Fund Balance 124,760 $1,550,866 Section 28. The following amounts are hereby appropriated in the EMS Specialty Services Fund for the fiscal year July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. Salaries & Benefits $960,192 Operating Costs 276,941 Capital Outlay 50,000 Public Safety Complex Contribution 125,000 Transfer to General Fund-Indirect 138,733 Total $1,550,866 This Ordinance being duly passed and adopted this ______ day of June, 2020. IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ____________________________ James B. Mallory III, Chairman ______________________________ Amy Anderson, Clerk to the Board 2020-2021 Fund 66 – Healthcare Benefits Self-Insurance Fund 24 June 16, 2020 Section 1. It is estimated the following revenues will be available in the Health Care Benefits Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021. Contributions from Employer $9,300,620 Contributions from Employees 1,441,664 Contributions for Retirees 975,800 Stop Loss Claims Payments 719,000 COBRA Credits 18,500 Investment Earnings 15,000 Appropriated Fund Balance 162,976 Total Revenues $12,633,560 Section 2. It is estimated the following expenditures will be made in the Health Care Benefits Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021. Healthcare Benefits Health Claims Payments $6,250,000 Prescription Benefits 3,150,000 Claims Administration 610,000 FSA Administration 9,750 Stop Loss Insurance 1,145,000 Employee Life Insurance 220,000 Employee Health Clinic 395,917 Health Savings Deposits 272,500 Health Reimbursement Accounts 40,000 Professional Services 93,000 12,186,167 Wellness Wellness Coordinator Salary & Benefits 101,051 Operating Costs 3,692 Wellness Incentives 315,000 Wellness – HRA, Nursing Services, etc. 18,400 Incentive Prizes, Educational Materials 9,250 447,393 Total Expenditures $12,633,560 25 June 16, 2020 Adopted this _____ day of June, 2020. IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS __________________________________ James B. Mallory III, Chairman ______________________________ Amy Anderson, Clerk to the Board 2020-2021 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, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021. Contributions from Other Funds $ 994,605 Investment Earnings 500 Appropriated Fund Balance - Total Revenue $ 995,105 Section 2. It is estimated the following expenditures will be made in the Property and Liability Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021. Insurance Premium $ 815,105 Deductible Insurance Pool 170,000 Other Expenses 10,000 Total Revenue $ 995,105 Adopted this _____ day of June, 2020. IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ___________________________________ James B. Mallory III, Chairman 26 June 16, 2020 ______________________________ Amy Anderson, Clerk to the Board 2020-2021 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, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021. Employer Contribution $ 855,650 Investment Earnings 3,000 Appropriated Fund Balance - Total Revenues $ 858,650 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, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021. Workers Compensation Claims $ 430,000 Indemnity Payments 100,000 NCACC Program Costs 328,150 Claims Administration - Reporting Software Subscription 500 Total Expenditures $ 858,650 Adopted this _______ day of June, 2020. IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 27 June 16, 2020 __________________________________ James B. Mallory III, Chairman ______________________________ Amy Anderson, Clerk to the Board 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 6/18/2019 Amendment Amended 6/16/2020 Transfer from General Fund $5,514,200 $ 605,000 $6,119,200 Section 2. The following costs shall be paid from this fund: Amended 6/18/2019 Amendment Amended 6/16/2020 Building Improvements $5,514,200 $ 605,000 $6,119,200 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. 28 June 16, 2020 Section 5. The County Manager is authorized to allocate funds between priority improvements as needed. Section 6. This Amended project is effective upon adoption. Adopted this ______ day of June, 2020. IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ______________________________ James B. Mallory III, Chairman ___________________________________ Amy Anderson, Clerk to the Board 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 6/18/2019 Amendment Amended 6/16/2020 Transfer from Capital Reserve Fund $ 250,930 $ 250,930 Sales Tax Refund - 507,522 507,522 Investment Earnings 387,061 305,774 692,835 Transfer from General Fund 25,431,019 25,431,019 Transfer from Public Safety Complex Capital Proj Fund 3,473,825 3,473,825 $ 29,542,835 $813,296 $ 30,356,131 Section 2. The following costs shall be paid from this fund: 29 June 16, 2020 Amended 6/18/2019 Amendment Amended 6/16/2020 Salaries and Wages $ 201,705 (22,014) $ 179,691 FICA 15,434 (1,457) 13,977 Employee Health Benefits 6,520 (5,882) 638 Retirement 25,677 (2,450) 23,227 Professional Services – Architect 1,754,200 1,754,200 Professional Services – Other 88,442 88,442 Departmental Supplies 169,822 169,822 Supplies-Generator Fuel 15,194 15,194 Site Development 2,240 2,240 Contingency 406,870 (406,870) - Special Permitting 171,048 171,048 Construction Costs – Other 28,553 28,553 Design and Construction 26,232,683 26,232,683 Transfer to General Fund - 1,248,990 1,248,990 Depreciable Assets 145,147 145,147 Depreciable Assets-Technology 37,455 37,455 Non-Depreciable Assets 214,400 214,400 Non-Depreciable Assets-Technology 27,445 2,979 30,424 $ 29,542,835 $ 813,296 $ 30,356,131 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. Adopted this ______ day of June, 2020. IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ______________________________ James B. Mallory III, Chairman ___________________________________ Amy Anderson, Clerk to the Board Iredell County, North Carolina 30 June 16, 2020 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 6/18/2019 Amendment Amended 6/16/2020 Financing Proceeds $ 11,000,000 $ 11,000,000 Sales Tax Refund 75,730 $ 232,062 307,792 Investment earnings 104,398 141,747 246,145 Kewaunee Reimbursement 15,733 15,733 Transfers from EMS SSD 500,000 500,000 Transfers from General Fund 9,330,464 9,330,464 $ 21,026,325 $ 373,809 $ 21,400,134 Section 2. The following costs shall be paid from this fund: Amended 6/18/2019 Amendment Amended 6/16/2020 Salaries and Wages $ 135,303 $ (22,290) $ 113,013 FICA 10,353 (1,702) 8,651 Employee Health Benefit 4,345 (3,929) 416 Retirement 17,226 (2,929) 14,297 Professional Services - Design/Eng 452,928 5,426 458,354 Supplies-Departmental-Misc 134,494 581 135,075 Land 325,870 (1) 325,869 Construction Costs – Other 21,781 (1,340) 20,441 Construction 14,540,987 (90,426) 14,450,561 Transfer to General Fund - 1,141,350 1,141,350 Depreciable Assets 935,477 (170,800) 764,677 Depreciable Assets-Technology 341,242 (51,935) 289,307 Non-Depreciable Assets 169,881 (13,196) 156,685 Financing Closing Costs 47,613 47,613 Contingency 415,000 (415,000) - Transfer to Jail Capital Project Fund 3,473,825 3,473,825 31 June 16, 2020 $ 21,026,325 $ 373,809 $ 21,400,134 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. Adopted this ______ day of June, 2020. IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ______________________________ James B. Mallory III, Chairman __________________________________ Amy Anderson, Clerk to the Board Iredell County, North Carolina Amended Capital Project Ordinance Fund 473 – Jennings Park Capital Project Be it Ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Iredell County, Nort h Carolina: Section 1. Funds for this Amended Capital Project Fund will be provided from the following sources: Amended 6/6/2017 Amendment Amended 6/16/2020 Sertoma -Babe Ruth Park Donation $ 388,800 $ 388,800 Investment Earnings - $ 3,548 3,548 Sale of North Iredell Park 306,200 5,801 312,001 N. Iredell Park Capital Project Fund Balance 39,300 (4,320) 34,980 Sale of Scotts Creek Road Property 100,000 15,700 115,700 NC PARTF Grant 419,718 419,718 $ 1,254,018 $ 20,729 $ 1,274,747 Section 2. The following costs shall be paid from this fund: 32 June 16, 2020 Amended 6/6/2017 Amendment Amended 6/16/2020 Professional Services - Other $ 88,318 $ 88,318 Professional Services –Design - $ 350,122 350,122 Advertising 470 (2) 468 Park Facilities Improvement 7,622 (87) 7,535 Recognition of Park Donation 408,005 (601) 407,404 Land and other costs (closing,survey, taxes, fees) 390,295 - 390,295 Future Park Development 334,248 (325,890) 8,358 Other Costs 25,060 (2,813) 22,247 $ 1,254,018 $ 20,729 $ 1,274,747 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. Adopted this ______ day of June, 2020. IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ______________________________ James B. Mallory III, Chairman __________________________________ Amy Anderson, Clerk to the Board Iredell County, North Carolina Amended Capital Project Ordinance Fund 54 – Solid Waste Enterprise Construction 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: 33 June 16, 2020 Amended 6/18/2019 Amendment Amended 6/16/2020 Sales Tax Refund $ 3,006 $ 8,595 $11,601 Investment earnings 64,232 64,232 2007 Special Obligation Bond 4,500,000 4,500,000 Transfers from Solid Waste Operations 13,915,373 (2) 13,915,371 Transfers from SW Capital 689,215 135 689,350 $ 19,171,826 $ 8,728 $ 19,180,554 Section 2. The following costs shall be paid from this fund: Amended 6/18/2019 Amendment Amended 6/16/2020 Professional Services - Engineer $ 891,438 22,977 $914,415 Contingency 592,432 (200,001) 392,431 Supplies-Departmental-Misc - - Financing Closing Costs 42,152 42,152 Transfer to SW Fund - - Transfer to SW Capital Project 478,598 210,752 689,350 Project Costs-Other 32,222 (25,000) 7,222 General Construction 14,281,437 14,281,437 Land & Land Improvements 2,853,547 2,853,547 $ 19,171,826 $ 8,728 19,180,554 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. Adopted this ______ day of June, 2020. IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ______________________________ James B. Mallory III, Chairman 34 June 16, 2020 __________________________________ Amy Anderson, Clerk to the Board ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCIES OCCURING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS (None) APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD AND COMMISSIONS Animal Services Grievance Committee (3 appointments) DJ Fuller and Keith Loudermilt (alternate) has volunteered to serve again. Fredricka Savage has volunteered to serve for the first time. Centralina Workforce Development Board (2 appointments) Mark Brady and John Challis have volunteered to serve again. Farmland Preservation Advisory Board (2 appointments) James A. Dobson has volunteered to serve again. Jones recommending tabling this appointment as staff is waiting to hear from the other member regarding serving again. I-CARE Board of Directors (1 appointment) Carolyn Gray has volunteered to serve again. Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (5 appointments) Retha Gaither, Vicki Dame, Leigh Byers, Nicole Kahill, and David Addison have volunteered to serve gain. Mitchell Community College Board of Trustees (1 appointment) Joe Troutman has volunteered to serve again. Social Services Board (1 appointment) Sandra Redmond has volunteered to serve. Troutman Board of Adjustment ETJ (1 appointment) Brent Tedder has volunteered to serve again. MOTION by Commissioner Houpe to approve all of the appointments with the exception of Farmland Preservation Board. VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0 UNFINISHED BUSINESS (None) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Tonya Thomas said the George Floyd matter is a symbol of deep-rooted matters that accelerated fires that already burned deeply in hearts. Fires that could have easily been put out over time with acts of compassion, peace, unity, and love. Thomas, founder of Mama’s Love Incorporated, shared concern over the access to high paying jobs by means of second chance programs, quality of the justice system, building up of the impoverished communities by necessary funding and youth programs. George Floyd is deep rooted. Thomas said according to statistical data, Iredell may be doing some better than counterparts, but those numbers should not dictate dedication to the community. Members of the community suffer from drugs, murder, gang, inhabitable and unsafe housing, poverty, mental illness, and lack of transportation. Upscale services are often placed in nicer parts of town and the community is satisfied with pacifying egos 35 June 16, 2020 that enough has been done. Thomas said enough has not been done to reconstruct youth and invest in young adults. Thomas offered to meet with anyone dedicated to explore city or county budgets or grants for the achievement of the dire needs in the community. Todd Scott addressed the confederate statue. The statue is representation of systematic racism. Their continued presence in cities and buildings are highly offensive to millions of Americans, regardless of ethnicity. It serves as a painful reminder of history. The statues were put up in 1809 – 1920, and some into the 1960, which matched the era of Jim Crow. They were put up as a reference of intimidation to remind African Americans the seniority. Scott, Statesville Branch NAACP President, reinforced the national NAACP initiative to force removal and relocation to a private area of any and all confederate monuments and statutes. Striking or tearing down statues will not solve the racial injustices that exist, but it is a first step in the City of Statesville to address solidarity. Scott urged removal and relocation of the confederate statue. Scott referenced recent racial comments on social media and his commitment to attending meetings until the statue is removed and relocated. Skip McCall said the Southern Poverty Law Center has identified more than 1,700 confederate symbols still standing. After 400 years of slavery, Jim Crow, discriminat ion, and public anger over what many people, white and black, say are monuments honoring the Country’s racist past as well as the present. Racism began in America in 1619 when black people were transported as slaves from Africa against their will. McCall said America was built on systemic racism from the beginning and it still continues. McCall asked why would anyone in a decision making role, want to honor people who fought for continuing enslavement of other human beings. McCall said some white people argue that the monuments purpose are about southern history and heritage however, many historians say that argument does not hold up. McCall asked to consider the timing of the early 1900’s when states were enacting Jim Crow laws to disenfranchise blacks. McCall quoted Associate Professor of History Jane Dailey “Most of the people who were involved in erecting the monuments are not necessarily erecting a monument to the past, but were rather erecting them toward a white supremacist future.” It is not a coincidence that the majority of the monuments are placed directly in front of a town’s courthouse. They make a very pointed statement about the rule of white supremacy. All who enter the courthouse are subject to the laws of white men. The confederate statues are symbols with a defined purpose, that white Europeans came to America with the intention of developing an all-white society. Many racist white people still hold on to this as the ultimate vision of America. The Civic War ended in 1865 and the confederacy lost. Over the course of history, there have been many wars but a loser has never erected statues or monuments to commemorate people and causes they fought for. Blacks have sacrificed blood, sweat, tears, and lives to make America the way it is today. McCall urged the Board to not let this opportunity to pass for everyone to come together at the table of discussion, understanding, and common ground to develop a strategy to take action to move forward. Alicia Standish, member of Times for Change, said the statue needs to be removed because it does not represent all of Statesville. Everyone is created equal and in the great maker’s image. Statues represents repression of groups and that does not respect freedoms. Standish said there are no British statues or flags, the US defeated the British to become independent but without the colonies, there would be a USA. The British statues are where they belong, in textbooks, museums, and cemeteries not center city like the one here. Standish urged everyone to live b y the golden rule. There has been a very strong Caucasian outpouring for times for change. 36 June 16, 2020 Daryl Davidson Sr, said as a young child growing up in Statesville he did not know what the monument meant. He explained he took a class in 10th grade about the Civil War and learned more about the meaning. There were heroes in the Civil War, like Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglas, and Robert Smalls who do not have monuments. Davidson said that time represents a nation that was divided. People were fighting for states’ rights to preserve the idea that they were superior and could enslave people. Davidson said that is how seeing the monument makes him feel. There was a time where people wanted to own him. Davidson asked where would he be today had the confederates won. Statutes have a proper place where history and truth can be told. Treating someone equal and asking for equality costs nothing. Treating someone unequal can costs them their life. Chairman Mallory closed Public Comment period. Chairman Mallory commended the people of Statesville and Iredell County that have stood up and exercised their first amendment rights in a lawful and safe manner. It has raised a host of issues that need to be brought to a table of discussion to be able to t alk about issues that people just haven’t because they are uncomfortable. Standish readdressed the Board and encouraged them to be more active in their approach to addressing the issue. NEW BUSINESS MOTION by Commissioner Houpe to cancel the July 7, 2020 meeting of the Iredell County Board of Commissioners. VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0 COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT County Manager Beth Jones gave an update on the following items:  Community COVID-19 Testing. Specific information is available on the website. StarMed is conducting the testing. CLOSED SESSION Chairman Mallory explained that Closed Session was held immediately following pre- agenda. MOTION by Commissioner Robertson to call for a public hearing on July 21, 2020 at 7pm regarding an economic development incentive of up to $228,000 for a five-year period for Project Transformer based on a maximum investment of $14 million in Iredell County. VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0 ADJOURNMENT 37 June 16, 2020 MOTION by Commissioner Houpe to adjourn at 9:52PM. The next regular meeting will be July 21, 2020, 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