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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5-18-2021 1 May 18, 2021 IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PRE-AGENDA SESSION May 18, 2021 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in pre-agenda session on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 5:00 PM, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room located in the Iredell County Government Center 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Board Members Present Chairman James Mallory Vice Chairman Melissa Neader Scottie Brown Gene Houpe Board Members Participating Remotely Marvin Norman Staff present: County Manager Beth Mull, County Attorney Lisa Valdez, Deputy County Manager Susan Robertson, Assistant County Manager Joe Pierce, Finance Director Deb Cheek, and Clerk to the Board Amy Anderson. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman James Mallory called the meeting to order. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: County Manager Beth Mull went over the following adjustments: • Remove Economic Development from Closed Session • Continued discussion from Budget Sessions under Unfinished Business ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Request from the Iredell-Statesville Schools for approval to transfer money between capital lines: Dale Ladd, Iredell-Statesville Schools requested a transfer between capital lines. Any transfer greater than 10% requires approval by the Board of Commissioners. Money From 4.9000.077.542.000.000.46 2,161,383.68 To Annual Renovations 4.9000.077.522.000.000.42 1,390,000.00 Flooring & Painting 4.9000.077.529.000.000.42 210,000.00 Plumbing 4.9000.077.525.000.000.42 30,000.00 Electrical 4.9000.077.524.000.000.42 35,000.00 Roofing 4.9000.077.528.000.000.43 216,383.68 Vehicle Replacement 4.6580.077.551.000.705.44 70,000.00 Paving,Fencing,Grading 4.9000.077.532.000.000.45 125,000.00 Misc Equip./ HVAC 4.9000.077.523.000.000.46 85,000.00 Ladd also requested to move $377,426.45 out of Lakeshore Elementary Construction Bond Reserve Line, and place into the West Iredell High School Bond Reserve Line. 2 May 18, 2021 This item was placed on consent. Request from ICATS for approval of purchase and auto-renewing contract: ICATS Director Bradley Johnson requested approval of to purchase and a renewing contract with Ecolane. Ecolane is a cloud-based scheduling software. With approval, it will replace an older server-based software that the department has used for over 10 years. The new software will allow ongoing changes to the schedule. Johnson explained the Request for Proposal process. Eight companies responded and interviewed three. Ultimately, the evaluation team unanimously chose Ecolane as the best match. Johnson said the advent of the NC Department of Health and Human Services state mandate for brokered Medicaid transportation and Non-Emergency Medical Trips effective July, 1, 2021 makes the improvement of transit software imperative. The software will enable DSS to enter trips. Johnson said the initial fee is $171,661,00 for installation, training, and use of system. Each subsequent year is $57,116.50. Chairman Mallory asked about the company’s technical support. Johnson said there is 24/7 technical support. Chairman Mallory asked how many different Ecolane users were contacted. Johnson said staff talked with ten different municipalities. Vice Chair Neader asked Johnson expected any glitches. Johnson said staff has worked diligently on cleaning up current data before it is transferred to the new system. Ecolane staff will be on site to transport data and available for any unexpected glitches. Johnson is hopeful to go live with Ecolane by July 1, 2021. Chairman Mallory asked how long the transition is expected to take. Johnson said it is customer driven so it depends on the time it takes for staff to get the information to them. This item was placed on consent. Request from Emergency Medical Services for approval of a sole-source award to Sage Security Solutions to install an integrated access control system: EMS Director Blair Richey requested approval of a sole-source award for $48,000 to Sage Security Solutions for an integrated access control system. The cost will be covered under the 2020 Cares Act Funding. Future budget implications will be limited to any repairs that may need to be done throughout the year. This will provide better security at all EMS stations and will allow us to meet current HIPAA guidelines on access to buildings that may contain protected health information. The Statesville base has the Sage Security Online System at the Public Safety Center in Statesville that allows staff to immediately grant or deny access to the doors that are controlled on the EMS side of the building. It also allows EMS the ability to set a security level on any particular door so only certain employees have access (such as the narcotics closet and supervisor’s office). EMS is 3 May 18, 2021 required by the federal government to protect patient health information from being released and part of those requirements include restricting access to any building storing protected health information. This system also provides an audit log showing who accessed or attempted to access the building or restricted doors and at what time. Currently, only the Statesville base has this ability. By having all the stations updated with this system will allow staff to grant and deny access to all buildings at one time. Other bases have systems from different manufacturers and monitoring that are incompatible with Statesville and usually takes 24 hours to update code locks that have to be changed. Adding the same Sage Security System in all bases will provide compatibility with the main system allowing staff central control over access in each. The need for compatibility meets the statutory exemption for a sole-source purchase. Mull added the system works off the employees’ county-issued badge. This item was placed on consent. Request from Emergency Medical Services for approval of budget amendment #45 and to allocate donation funds towards Community Response Support Team efforts with in our community: EMS Director Blair Richey requested approval of budget amendment 45 budget amendment to allocate donated funds towards Community Response Support Team efforts within the community. The funds will be used to partially support software purchase for program management and impact monitoring and to continue working with Iredell Christian Ministries on program initiatives. Request from Emergency Medical Services to proclaim May 16- 22, 2021 as Emergency Medical Services Week: This item will be presented at 7pm. Request from Tax Administration for approval of April 2021 Refunds and Releases: This item was placed on consent. Commissioner Assignment: Mull said Commissioner Norman will have fulfilled two 3- year terms as of June 30, 2021. As defined in Partners Board Bylaws, a one-year lapse in service will be required. A commissioner representative (or designee) will need to be selected to serve on Partners Behavioral Board of Directors from July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024. Commissioner Brown volunteered to serve on the Partners Behavioral Board of Directors. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF VACANCIES OCCURING ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Farmland Preservation Advisory Board - 3 announcements ICARE Board of Directors - 1 announcement Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Finance Authority - 2 announcements Jury Commission - 1 announcement Juvenile Crime Prevention Council - 1 announcement Mitchell Community College Board of Trustees - 1 announcement Mooresville Planning Board (ETJ) - 2 announcements Statesville Board of Adjustment (ETJ) - 1 announcement Statesville Planning Board (ETJ) - 1 announcement Troutman Planning Board (ETJ) - 1 announcement 4 May 18, 2021 APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS (None) OLD BUSINESS (None) NEW BUSINESS (None) COUNTY MANAGER’S REPORT County Manager Beth Mull provided an update on the following: Mull recently participated in a webinar for American Recovery Program (APR) funds. The guidelines for the funds are not as loose as initially told. Only one item on the list previously provided to the Board is allowable. Mull and staff will go back to the drawing board based on the new guidelines and prepare an amended list. Mull encouraged the Board to provide any ideas as well. Mull said staff is beginning to work on a market analysis. Mull provided a list of governmental entities used as a comparable. This list was updated in 2019. Mull asked the Board to review the list. During budget sessions, the Board discussed the idea of including permanent part-time employees in the annual performance review process and merit increases. Chairman Mallory said the Board would individually contact Mull regarding the permanent part-time employees. Chairman Mallory also directed Mull to iron out the budget implications for sign-on bonuses and retention programs. Mull said it was thought the County could use ARP funds for sign-on bonuses, but based on the guidelines, that is not an allowable expense. However, it does pertain to essential workers, therefore staff is hopeful there is some leverage. Mull asked the Board if they wanted to continue with the sign-on bonuses if ARP Funds cannot be used. Chairman Mallory said the Board needs to know the dollar amount first. Commissioner Houpe said the Board essentially consented to the 2.5% salary scale and up to 3% merit. Mull said funds were allocated for sign-on bonuses for the life of ARP Funds (2024) and that may not be liable. Commissioner Houpe asked if ARP Funding can be used for shift differential. 5 May 18, 2021 Mull said it can be used to provide pay for essential workers. County Staff is considered essential staff. CLOSED SESSION The Board entered into Closed Session at 5:57pm for Attorney-Client include litigation by Skip McCall and others versus Iredell County and Iredell County Board of Commissioners. IREDELL COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MINUTES May 18, 2021 The Iredell County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 7:00 PM, in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room of the Iredell County Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. Board Members Present Chairman James Mallory Vice Chairman Melissa Neader Scottie Brown Gene Houpe Board Members Participating Remotely Marvin Norman Staff present: County Manager Beth Mull, County Attorney Lisa Valdez, Deputy County Manager Susan Robertson, Assistant County Manager Joe Pierce, Finance Director Debra Cheek and Clerk to the Board Amy Anderson. CALL TO ORDER by Chairman Mallory. INVOCATION: Chairman Mallory asked everyone to bow their heads for a moment of silence or reflection. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Chairman Mallory. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA County Manager Beth Mull went over the following adjustments: • Remove Economic Development from Closed Session • Continued discussion from Budget Sessions under Unfinished Business MOTION by Commissioner Brown to approve the agenda as presented. VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0 PRESENTATION OF SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS & AWARDS 6 May 18, 2021 Request from Emergency Medical Services to proclaim May 16- 22, 2021 as Emergency Medical Services Week: EMS Director Blair Richey requested the Board to proclaim May 16- 22, 2021 as Emergency Medical Services Week. Chairman Mallory expressed appreciation to Richey and her staff, and presented the following proclamation. Emergency Medical Services Week WHEREAS, Emergency Medical Services is a vital public service; and WHEREAS, the members of Emergency Medical Services teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and WHEREAS, access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and WHEREAS, Emergency Medical Services has grown to fill a gap by providing important, out of hospital care, including preventative medicine, follow-up care, and access to telemedicine; and WHEREAS, the Emergency Medical Services system consists of first responders, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, emergency medical dispatchers, firefighters, police officers, educators, administrators, pre-hospital nurses, emergency nurses, emergency physicians, trained members of the public, and other out of hospital medical care providers; and WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of emergency medical services providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week; NOW, THEREFORE, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners, in recognition of this event do hereby proclaim the week of May 16-22, 2021, as EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK With the theme, “This is EMS: Caring for Our Communities” and encourage the community to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities. APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD (None) PUBLIC HEARINGS Chairman Mallory said the Board will not be able to vote on the following public hearing because the meeting is considered a Remote Meeting. The matter will be voted on at the June 1, 2021 meeting. 7 May 18, 2021 Public hearing to consider a request in regard to a text amendment to the Land Development Code – Airport Overlay: Planning Director Matthew Todd requested approval of a text amendment to the Land Development relative to the Airport Overlay. The ordinance regulates the heights of structures in the approach zone of the airport. Through the years, the County and City’s overlays were amended separately. County and City staff, and Airport Manager John Ferguson worked with a consultant on a new overlay. The biggest change, recommended by the consultant, in the overlay is the east is the only path in which the height restrictions need to be protected. The City recently adopted the new overlay. Todd noted the Airport Commission has recommended in favor of the text amendment. Chairman Mallory opened the public hearing. No one wished to speak. Chairman Mallory closed the public hearing. IREDELL COUNTY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT PLANNING STAFF REPORT Proposed Text Amendment – Airport Overlay EXPLANATION OF THE REQUEST Due to current and future expansions at the Statesville Regional Airport, a revision was needed to the Airport Overlay Ordinance. The following amendments are being presented for amendment to the Iredell County Land Development Code. Existing text that is bold and with strike through is text to be removed. Text in red and underlined is new text to be added. The Iredell County Planning Board voted 9-0 to recommend approval at their April 7, 2021 meeting. STAFF COMMENTS The overlay was included in the Land Development Code in July 2011. Since the Approach zones extend into the County’s Planning jurisdiction, the revision will need to be included in our code as well. The Statesville City Council approved the revision to the overlay within their jurisdiction on February 1, 2021. The Airport Commission also approved at their December meeting. TEXT AMENDMENTS 8 May 18, 2021 Airport Overlay Regulations Section 4.6.1 Airport Zones In order to carry out the purposes of air safety, there are hereby created and established certain zones, which include all of the land lying beneath the primary surface, approach surfaces, transitional surfaces, horizontal surfaces, and conical surfaces as they apply to Statesville Regional Airport. Such zones are shown on the Height Zoning Map (See Figure 4.2) dated September 2007, prepared by Parrish and Partners, LLC and dated July 23rd, 2020, which is incorporated into the comprehensive zoning map. An area located in more than one (1) of the following zones is considered to be only in the zone with the more restrictive height limitation. The various zones are hereby established and defined as follows: A. Primary Zone The primary zone is the area beneath the primary surface. This zone extends 200 feet beyond each physical end of the runway, has a width of 1,000 feet, and is centered on the runway centerline. The primary surface and the primary zone are based on a planned ultimate runway length of eight thousand (8,000) feet. B. Non-Precision Instrument with Visibility Minimums as Low As ¾ Mile Approach Zone The inner edge of this approach zone coincides with the width of the primary surface and is 1,000 feet wide. The approach zone expands outward uniformly at a slope of thirty-four (34) feet horizontally for every one (1) foot vertically to a width of 4,000 feet at a horizontal distance of 10,000 feet from the primary surface. Its centerline is the continuation of the centerline of the runway. C. Precision Instrument Runway Approach Zone The inner edge of this approach zone coincides with the width of the primary surface and is 1,000 feet wide. The approach zone expands outward uniformly at a slope of fifty (50) feet horizontally for every one (1) foot vertically for a horizontal distance of 10,000 feet, then at a slope of forty (40) feet horizontally for every one (1) foot vertically to a width of 16,000 feet for at a horizontal distance of 50,000 feet from the primary surface. Its centerline is the continuation of the centerline of the runway. C. Primary Approach Zones The Primary Approach Zones begin at each runway end starting at the pavement edge at a width of 1,000 feet and extend to a width of 6,940 for a horizontal distance of 20,000 feet. This zone provides that no structure may be built within this zone that rises above a height as determined in the underlying zoning district as directed in Chapter 2 or to a maximum of fifty (50) feet above ground elevation, whichever is less. Any proposed structures that can produce a determination of no hazard from the FAA and with written consent from the Statesville Regional Airport Manager will be exempt from this section. D. Primary Zone The primary zone is the area beneath the primary surface. This zone extends 200 feet beyond each end of the runway, has a width of 1,000 feet, and is centered on the runway centerline. 9 May 18, 2021 E. Transitional Zones The transitional zones are the areas beneath the seven (7) foot horizontal to one (1) foot vertical transitional surfaces. F. Horizontal Zone The horizontal zone is established by swinging arcs of 10,000 feet radii from the center of each end of the primary surface of each runway and connecting the adjacent arcs by drawing lines tangent to those arcs. The horizontal zone does not include the approach and transitional zones. This zone contains the Horizontal Surface, which is located 150 feet above the established airport elevation. G. Conical Zone The conical zone is established as the area that commences at the periphery of the horizontal zone and extends outward there from a horizontal distance of 4,000 feet. This zone contains the Conical Surface, which contains a slope of twenty (20) feet horizontally for every one (1) foot vertically. Section 4.6.2 Height Limitations No structure or tree shall be erected, altered, allowed to grow or maintained in the airport zones to a height in excess of the height limit as determined by the aerial contours appearing on the Height Zoning Map or referred to in Section 4.6.1. Except for the City of Statesville, the property owner of a tree, determined to be an airport hazard, shall not be responsible for bringing such tree into conformance with this ordinance. A. Except as otherwise provided in this Ordinance, no structure shall be erected, altered, or maintained, and no tree shall be allowed to grow in any zone created by this Ordinance to a height in excess of the applicable height limit herein established for such zone, as depicted on the Statesville Regional Airport Height Zoning Map referred to in Section 6. Such applicable height limitations are hereby established for each of the zones in question as follows: 1. Primary Zone The elevation of any point in the primary zone is t he same as the elevation of the nearest point on the runway centerline. 2. Non-Precision Instrument Runway with Visibility Minimums as Low As 3/4 Mile Approach Zone Slopes thirty-four (34) feet outward for each foot upward beginning at the end of and at the same elevation as the primary surface and extending to a horizontal distance of ten thousand (10,000) feet along the extended runway centerline. 3. Precision Instrument Runway Approach Zone Slopes fifty (50) feet outward for each foot upward beginning at the end of and at the same elevation as the primary surface and extending to a horizontal distance 10 May 18, 2021 of ten thousand (10,000) feet along the extended runway centerline; thence slopes upward forty (40) feet horizontally for each foot vertically to an additional horizontal distance of forty thousand (40,000) feet along the extended runway centerline. 4. Transitional Zones Slope seven (7) feet outward for each foot upward beginning at the sides of and at the same elevation as the primary surface and the approach surf ace, and extending to a height of one hundred and fifty (150) feet above the airport elevation which is nine hundred sixty-seven and eight tenth (967.8) feet above mean sea level. In addition to the foregoing, there are established height limits sloping seven (7) feet outward for each foot upward beginning at the sides of and at the same elevation as the approach surface and extending to where they intersect the conical surface. Where the precision instrument runway approach zone projects beyond the conical zone, there are established height limits sloping seven (7) feet outward for each foot upward beginning at the sides of and at the same elevation as the approach surface, and extending a horizontal distance of five thousand (5,000) feet measured at ninety (90) degree angles to the extended runway centerline. 5. Horizontal Zone Established at one hundred and fifty (150) feet above the airport elevation or at an elevation of one thousand one hundred seventeen and eight tenth (1,117.8) feet above mean sea level. 6. Conical Zone Slopes twenty (20) feet outward for each foot upward beginning at the periphery of the horizontal zone and at one hundred and fifty (150) feet above the airport elevation and extending to a height of three hundred and fifty (350) feet above the airport elevation. B. The following limitations shall also hereby apply: 1. Structures and/or trees that exceed the height limitations established for each zone in this article are hereby determined to be obstructions. Except for the City of Statesville, the property owner of a tree determined to be an obstruction shall not be responsible for bringing such tree into conformance with this article. 2. In addition to the height limitations defined herein, any structure or tree that would either cause a minimum obstruction clearance altitude, a minimum descent altitude, or a decision height for Statesville Regional Airport to be raised, takeoff minimums to be raised, or a non-standard climb gradient to be increased, is hereby determined to be an obstruction. 11 May 18, 2021 3. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, any structure or tree that exceeds the following height limitations within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Statesville shall be considered an obstruction: a. A height of five hundred (500) feet above ground level at the site of the structure. b. A height that is two hundred (200) feet above ground level, or the established airport elevation, whichever is higher, within three (3) nautical miles of the established airport reference point. Section 4.6.3 Use Restrictions Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Ordinance, no use may be made of land or water within any zone established by this Ordinance in such a manner as to create interference with the operation of airborne aircraft. The following special requirements shall apply to each permitted use: A. All lights, lasers or illumination used in conjunction with streets, parking, signs, or use of land, and structures, shall be arranged and operated in such a manner so that it is not misleading or dangerous to aircraft operating from the Airport or in the vicinity thereof. Particularly, it shall not be made difficult for pilots to distinguish between airport lights and others. B. No operations or use of land of any type shall produce smoke, glare or other visual hazards which impair the visibility in the vicinity of the airport, create bird strike hazards, or otherwise endanger or interfere with the landing, takeoff or maneuvering of aircraft intending to use the Airport. C. No operations or use of land of any type shall produce electronic interference with navigation signals or radio communication between the Airport and aircraft. Section 4.6.4 Nonconforming Uses A. Regulations Not Retroactive The regulations prescribed by this Ordinance shall not be construed to require the removal, lowering, or other change or alteration of any structure or tree not conforming to the regulations as of the effective date of this Ordinance, or otherwise interfere with the continuance of nonconforming use of any structure or tree not conforming to the regulations as of December 3, 2003. Nothing contained herein shall require any change in the construction, alteration, or intended use of any structure, the construction or alteration of which was begun prior to the effective date of this Ordinance and is diligently prosecuted. B. Marking and Lighting Notwithstanding the preceding provision of this Section, the owner of any existing nonconforming structure or tree is hereby required to permit the installation, operation, and maintenance thereon of such markers and lights as shall be deemed necessary by the Airport Manager to indicate to the operators of aircraft in the vicinity of the airport the presence of such airport obstruction. Such markers and lights shall 12 May 18, 2021 be installed, operated, and maintained at the expense of the owner of such nonconforming structure or tree in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular AC 70/7460-1L or subsequent revisions. Section 4.6.5 Permits A. Future Uses Except as specifically provided in a., b., and c. hereunder, no material change shall be made in the use of land, no structure shall be erected or otherwise established, and no tree shall be planted in any zone hereby created unless a permit in accordance with the provisions of this article has been applied for and granted. Each application for a permit shall indicate the purpose for which the permit is desired, with sufficient particularity to permit it to be determined whether the resulting use, structure, or tree would conform to the regulations herein prescribed. If such determination is in the affirmative, the permit shall be granted. No permit for a use inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance shall be granted unless a variance has been approved in accordance with Section 10, §4. 1. In the area lying within the limits of the Horizontal Zone and Conical Zone, no permit shall be required for any tree or structure less than eighty (80) feet of vertical height above the ground, except when, because of terrain, land contour, or topographic features, such tree or structure would extend above the height limits prescribed for such zones. 2. In areas lying within the limits of the Approach Zones, but at a horizontal distance of not less than four thousand two hundred (4,200) feet from each end of the runway, no permit shall be required for any tree or structure less than eighty (80) feet of vertical height above the ground, except when such tree or structure would extend above the height limit prescribed for such approach zones. 3. In the areas lying within the limits of the Transition Zones beyond the perimeter of the Horizontal Zone, no permit shall be required for any tree or structure less than eighty (80) feet of vertical height above the ground, except when such tree or structure, because of terrain, land contour, or topographic features, would extend above the height limit prescribed for such transition zones. 4. When compliance with the aerial contour height limits as depicted on the Statesville Regional Airport Height Zoning Map cannot be clearly established without further information, the Planning Director may require that the permit include, but not be limited to, the ground elevation and coordinates of the area in question with certification by a registered land surveyor or professional engineer. 5. Each applicant for a permit shall include as an attachment to the application an airspace determination issued by the FAA pursuant to the requirements of 14 CFR Part 77, and a copy of FAA Form 7460. 13 May 18, 2021 Nothing contained in any of the foregoing exceptions shall be construed as permitting or intending to permit any construction, or alteration of any structure, or growth of any tree in excess of any of the height limits established by this Ordinance. B. Existing Uses No permit shall be granted that would allow the establishment or creation of an obstruction or permit a nonconforming use, structure, or tree to become a greater hazard to air navigation than it was on the effective date of this Ordinance or any amendments thereto or than it is when the application for a permit is made. Except as indicated, all applications for such a permit shall be granted. C. Nonconforming Uses Abandoned or Destroyed Whenever the Planning Director determines that a nonconforming tree or structure has been abandoned or more than 80 percent torn down, physically deteriorated, or decayed, no permit shall be granted that would allow such structure or tree to exceed the applicable height limit or otherwise deviate from the zoning regulations. D. Variances Any person desiring to erect or increase the height of any structure or tree, or use their property not in accordance with the regulations prescribed in this ordinance, may apply to the Board of Adjustment for a variance from such regulations. S uch variances may be allowed where it is duly found that a literal application or enforcement of the regulations would result in practical difficulty or undue hardship and the relief granted would not be contrary to the public interest but will do substant ial justice and be in accordance with the intent of this ordinance. E. Obstruction Marking and Lighting Any permit or variance granted may, if such action is deemed advisable to effectuate the purpose of this Ordinance and be reasonable in the circumstances, be so conditioned as to require the owner of the structure or tree in question to install, operate, and maintain, at the owner's expense, such markings and lights as may be necessary in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular AC 70/7460-1L or subsequent revisions. Section 4.6.6 Conflicting Regulations Where there exists a conflict between any of the regulations or limitations prescribed in this Ordinance and any other regulations applicable to the same area, whether the conflict be with respect to the height of structures or trees, and the use of land, or any other matter, the more stringent limitation or requirement shall govern and prevail. Section 12.2.3 Airport Overlay Requirements Before the Board of Adjustment considers a variance request or hears an appeal from any order, requirement, decision or determination made under the provisions of this article, the Statesville Regional Airport Commission shall be given an opportunity to make recommendations with respect to the variance or appeal. 14 May 18, 2021 Figure 4.2 Height Zoning Map 15 May 18, 2021 Figure 4.2 Height Zoning Map 16 May 18, 2021 Acronyms • FAA: Federal Aviation Administration Definitions Airport Elevation. The established airport elevation above mean sea level, which is 965 feet at Statesville Municipal Airport. The highest point of an airport's usable landing area measured in feet above mean sea level, which is nine hundred sixty-seven and eight tenth (967.8) feet above mean sea level at Statesville Regional Airport. Airport Hazard. Any structure or tree which obstructs the aerial approaches of a publicly owned airport or is otherwise hazardous to its use for landing or taking off. Replaced by Hazard to Air Navigation and Obstruction Airport Reference Point. The center point of an airport, located at the geometric center of all usable runways. The Airport Reference Point (ARP) is computed as a weighted average of the end of runway coordinates. Approach Surface. A surface longitudinally centered on the extended runway centerline, extending outward and upward from the end of the primary surface and at the same slope as the approach zone height limitation slope set forth in Section 4.6.1. In plan, the perimeter of the approach surface coincides with the perimeter of the approach zone. This surface is based upon the civil airport imaginary surfaces defined in 14 CFR Part 77, Subpart C, §77.19. Airport Overlay Zones (Primary, Approach, Transitional, Horizontal, and Conical). A mapped zone that imposes a set of requirements in addition to those of the underlying zoning district. These zones are set forth in Section 6 of this Ordinance. Conical Surface. A surface extending outward and upward from the periphery of the horizontal surface at a slope of 20 to 1 for a horizontal distance of 4,000 feet. This surface is based upon the civil airport imaginary surfaces defined in 14 CFR Part 77, Subpart C, §77.19. Decision Height. The height at which a decision must be made during either a precision instrument approach or an instrument approach with vertical guidance to either continue the approach or to execute a missed approach. Hazard to Air Navigation. An obstruction determined to have a substantial adverse effect on the safe and efficient utilization of the navigable airspace as determined by the FAA per 14 CFR Part 77, Subpart D. Height. The vertical distance from the ground elevation to the highest point of a structure or tree, including any appurtenance thereon. For the purpose of determining the height limits in all zones set forth in this Ordinance and shown on the Statesville Regional Airport Height Zoning Map, the reference shall be mean sea level elevation unless otherwise specified. Horizontal Surface. A horizontal plane one hundred and fifty (150) feet above the established airport elevation, the perimeter of which in plan coincides with the perimeter of the horizontal zone. This surface is based upon the civil airport imaginary surfaces defined in 14 CFR Part 77, Subpart C, §77.19. 17 May 18, 2021 Larger Than Utility Runway. A runway that is constructed for and intended to be used by propeller driven aircraft of greater than twelve thousand five hundred (12,500) pounds maximum gross weight and jet powered aircraft. Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA). The lowest altitude, expressed in feet above mean sea level, to which descent is authorized on final approach or during circling-to-land maneuvering in execution of an instrument approach procedure where no vertical guidance is provided. Minimum En-Route Altitude (MEA). The lowest altitude, expressed in feet above mean sea level, in effect between fixes on VOR airways or en-route segments that meets obstacle clearance requirements and ensures acceptable navigational signal coverage for the entire route segment. Minimum Obstruction Clearance Altitude (MOCA). The lowest published altitude, expressed in feet above mean sea level, in effect between fixes on VOR airways or Non-Precision Instrument Runway. A runway having an existing instrument approach procedure utilizing air navigation facilities with one horizontal guidance, or are type navigation equipment, for which a straight-in non-precision instrument approach procedure has been approved or planned, or a runway having an existing or planned approach with vertical guidance using Area Navigation (RNAV) equipment supported by a Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) for the Global Positioning System (GPS). Obstacle. Any structure, growth, or other object, including a mobile object, that has been identified as having a potential to be an obstruction. Obstruction. Any structure, growth, or other object, including a mobile object, which exceeds a limiting height set forth in Section 7 of this Ordinance. Precision Instrument Runway. A runway having an existing instrument approach procedure utilizing an Instrument Landing System (ILS) or a Precision Approach Radar (PAR) or a Ground-Based Augmentation System (GBAS) for the Global Positioning System (GPS). It also means a runway for which a precision approach system is planned and is so indicated on an approved airport layout plan or any other planning document. Primary Surface. A surface longitudinally centered on a runway. When the runway has a specifically prepared hard surface, the primary surface extends 200 feet beyond each end of that runway. The width of the primary surface is 1,000 feet wide and centered on the runway centerline set forth in Section 4.6.1 of this Ordinance. The elevation of any point on the primary surface is the same as the elevation of the nearest point on the runway centerline. This surface is based upon the civil airport imaginary surfaces defined in 14 CFR Part 77, Subpart C, §77.19. Transitional Surfaces. Surfaces that extended outward at ninety (90) degree angles to the runway centerline and the runway centerline extended at a slope of seven (7) feet horizontally for each foot vertically from the sides of the primary and approach surfaces to where they intersect the horizontal and conical surfaces. Transitional surfaces for those portions of the precision approach surfaces, which project through and beyond the limits of the conical surface, extend a distance of 5,000 feet measured horizontally from the edge of the approach surface and at ninety (90) degree angles to the extended runway centerline. This surface is based upon the civil airport imaginary surfaces defined in 14 CFR Part 77, Subpart C, §77.19. 18 May 18, 2021 Utility Runway. A runway that is constructed for and intended to be used by propeller driven aircraft of twelve thousand five hundred (12,500) pounds maximum gross weight and less. Visual Runway. A runway intended solely for the operation of aircraft using visual approach procedures. * * * * Chairman Mallory said the Board will not be able to vote on the following public hearing because the meeting is considered a Remote Meeting. The matter will be voted on at the June 1, 2021 meeting. Public hearing to consider an economic development incentive for Project Paragon : Jenn Bosser presented Jeld-Wen, an existing industry company also known as Project Paragon, for consideration for an incentive from Iredell County. Jeld-Wen plans to expand their manufacturing footprint in the City of Statesville. The company is one of the world’s largest do ors and windows manufacturers, operating 117 manufacturing facilities in 19 countries with over 22,000 employees. Headquartered in Charlotte, Jeld-Wen designs, produces, and distributes an extensive range of interior and exterior doors and windows. The project proposes to create up to 235 jobs and a capital investment just over $7.8 million. The State of North Carolina approved a $2 million job development investment grant on May 4, 2021. The State’s participation is significant and it speaks to the company’s commitment to create jobs at or above at Iredell County’s current wage. The JDIG is performance base and is discretionary incentive program awarded onl y in competitive recruitment or retention projects. The State requires a local match for the JDIG. Last night, the City of Statesville approved an incentive grant for the project up to $143,608,000 based on their policy. In accordance with Iredell County’s Economic Development Policy, Bosser requested an economic incentive grant to Jeld-Wen for up to $129,643 based on a capital investment total of $7,875,000 and creation of 175 jobs. The grant would be payable over 5 years and is performance based. Payment is tied to the amount of new increment assessed value generated from the private investment by the company. On behalf of Iredell County Economic Development Corporation, Bosser expressed appreciation to the Board for their consideration of the grant. Chairman Mallory opened the public hearing. No one wished to speak. Chairman Mallory closed the public hearing. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS County Manager Beth Mull summarized the following Administrative Matters during the Pre-Agenda meeting held at 5pm: 19 May 18, 2021 • Request from the Iredell-Statesville Schools for approval to transfer money between capital lines. • Request from ICATS for approval of purchase and auto-renewing contract. • Request from Emergency Medical Services for approval of a sole -source award to Sage Security Solutions to install an integrated access control system. • Request from Emergency Medical Services for approval of budget amendment #45 and to allocate donation funds towards Community Response Support Team efforts with in our community. • Request from Tax Administration for approval of April 2021 Refunds and Releases. • Commissioner Assignment • Approval of the comparable counties for the market study with the addition of Davie County and Wilkes County. MOTION by Commissioner Houpe to approve the consent agenda. VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0 ANNOUNCEMENTS OF VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Farmland Preservation Advisory Board - 3 announcements ICARE Board of Directors - 1 announcement Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Finance Authority - 2 announcements Jury Commission - 1 announcement Juvenile Crime Prevention Council - 1 announcement Mitchell Community College Board of Trustees - 1 announcement Mooresville Planning Board (ETJ) - 2 announcements Statesville Board of Adjustment (ETJ) - 1 announcement Statesville Planning Board (ETJ) - 1 announcement Troutman Planning Board (ETJ) - 1 announcement Chairman Mallory encouraged anyone interested in serving to apply by going on the County website or contacting Clerk to the Board Amy Anderson. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS (None) UNFINISHED BUSINESS (None) PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Tommy Hamel shared dissatisfaction in the lawsuit brought by the NAACP regarding the statue. Hamel feels the NAACP could better utilize their resources within the community. Richard Coleman expressed appreciation to the Board for stewardship to the County. NEW BUSINESS (None) 20 May 18, 2021 COUNTY MANANGERS REPORT CLOSED SESSION There were no action items to report. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Commissioner Brown to adjourn at 7:42PM. The Board will meet for a regular meeting Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 5pm in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Government Center, 200 South Center Street, Statesville, NC. VOTING: Ayes – 5; Nays – 0 __________________________________ ___________________________________ Date Approved Amy B. Anderson, Clerk