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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
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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.
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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:
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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:
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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______________________________
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
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__________________________________
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.
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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:
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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
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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
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$ 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:
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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:
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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